University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood will offer free colonoscopies to qualifying patients in March during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.
“Colon cancer is the most common gastrointestinal cancer by far, and one of the most common causes of cancer deaths,” said John A. Dumot, medical director of the UH Digestive Health Institute at UH Ahuja Medical Center. “People need to take it seriously and our message with this colonscopy initiative is, ‘get screened.’”
Patients must be Ohio residents; have no health insurance, with income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; be 50 to 65 years old with no serious pre-existing conditions; have no symptoms of colorectal cancer; not be taking blood thinners or have an artificial heart valve, defibrillator, pacemaker, bleeding disorder or obstructive sleep apnea; be able to provide consent; and have a companion who can provide transportation and can remain on-site during the procedure.
This is the second year UH Ahuja Medical Center has offered this program.
To learn more or to register, call 216-844-2336 by Friday, March 14.
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