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Colonoscopy Guide 1.0
Colonoscopy Guide: What to Expect is a freeapplication that educates people about the importance of acolonoscopy and what to expect before, during, and after the exam.User-friendly text, imagery, animations, and interactivity helpsupport the following topics:• Understanding colonoscopy: Colorectal cancer is largelypreventable with regular screening. In this section, users learnhow early detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps preventscolorectal cancer.• Preparing for your colonoscopy: For most people, bowelpreparation is the most unpleasant part of the colonoscopy process.Learn why it’s so important to follow bowel prep instructions andhow clean bowels allow the doctor to perform a thorough exam.• During your colonoscopy: Take a guided tour of the colonoscopyexam. Animations and interactive tools demonstrate how the doctoruses the colonoscope to search for abnormalities…and how polyps aredetected and removed during the exam.• After your colonoscopy: The entire exam usually takes about 30minutes…and most patients go home shortly after the exam.Other interactive features:• A Bowel Prep Planner enables users to input general bowel prepreminders to help them take/drink the right amount at the righttime.• A Rate tool enables users to rate their bowel prep experience.Users must provide their email address and accept opt-in terms inorder to share their experience.Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Colonoscopy Guide: Whatto Expect was developed in partnership with the Colon CancerAlliance and in collaboration with Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACP, FACG,FASGE and Philip O. Katz, MD, FACP, FACG, who provided GI input.The health and medical information in this application is notintended to take the place of advice or treatment from yourhealthcare provider. If you have any questions, please consult yourhealthcare provider.
