Colonoscopies in Kansas City

Colonoscopies for Early Detection

Colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer or bowel cancer) is the abnormal development of cells in the colon or rectum. Colon cancer occurs in men and women at any age, but 90% of new cases occur in people over 50.

A colonoscopy enables your doctor to view the entire colon and rectum and look for signs of polyps or cancerous growths. A small, flexible tube with a light attached is gently inserted into the rectum. A video camera attached to the top of the scope sends images back to your doctor’s computer. You may be given general anesthesia or a sedative to help keep you comfortable.

Your doctor can discuss these different colon cancer screenings to help you decide which is best for you. A gastroenterologist can also answer detailed questions and perform the exam.

Request an appointment by contacting our team of specialists at 913-213-1173.

Our team of experts at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission is standing by, ready to detect, diagnose and treat colorectal cancer.

Signs and Symptoms of Colon Cancer: Symptoms can vary due to the size and location of the cancer. Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include:
Abdominal discomfort (bloating or gas)
Bloody stools
Changes to bowel movements (lasting longer than four weeks)
Rectal bleeding
Unexplained weight loss
Weakness and fatigue
Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer: If you have one or more of these risk factors, you should get screened for colorectal cancer.

45 years of age*

Very overweight

Physically inactive

Smoker

Lynch Syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis

Excessive red or processed meat consumption

Family or personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps

Type 2 diabetes, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

Excessive alcohol consumption

*Check to see at what age your insurance covers colorectal screenings.
Who Should Get Screened: Colorectal cancer is more than 90% curable when diagnosed early. It’s why we recommend everyone over the age of 45 to get screened.
What to Expect During a Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy enables your doctor to view the entire colon and rectum and look for signs of polyps or cancerous growths. A small, flexible tube with a light attached is gently inserted into the rectum. A video camera attached to the top of the scope sends images back to your doctor’s computer. You may be given general anesthesia or a sedative to help keep you comfortable.
Our Locations: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
9100 W. 74th Street
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Phone: Call913-676-2000
AdventHealth South Overland Park
7820 W. 165th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
Phone: Call913-373-2000
AdventHealth Prairie Star
Formerly known as AdventHealth Lenexa
23401 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66227
Phone: Call913-676-8500

View our team of experts and request an appointment with the provider who is right for you.

James Allen, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Matthew Harrison, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Scott Holmes, DO

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Donald Joseph Martin, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Christian C McElhinney, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Jon Christopher Nichols, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Richard Andrew Sutton, DO

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Jeffrey Young, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park
Srinivasa Rao Vasa, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Prairie Star, formerly known as AdventHealth Lenexa
Jeremy Cravens, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Stephanie Peters, MD, MS

Sees patients at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Robert Aragon, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Prairie Star, formerly known as AdventHealth Lenexa
Gerald B Hamilton, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Prairie Star, formerly known as AdventHealth Lenexa
Stanley D Hoehn, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth Prairie Star, formerly known as AdventHealth Lenexa
Rodney McCalla, MD

Sees patients at AdventHealth South Overland Park