Prevent Colon Cancer Before It Starts
Colonoscopy is the most effective way to detect and prevent colorectal cancer—performed by board-certified specialists at Advanced Gastroenterology Group.
✔ Most screenings covered by insurance
✔ Board-certified GI specialists
✔ Fast, convenient scheduling
✔ Safe outpatient procedure
WHY COLONOSCOPY
Colonoscopy Prevents Cancer
Stool Tests Only Detect It
Protect Your Health with the Most Effective Screening Option
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death—but it is also one of the most preventable.
Screening saves lives. The key is choosing the right test.
With the rise of at-home stool tests like Cologuard®, many patients are unsure which option is best. While these tests can increase screening participation, they are not equivalent to colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy
✅ Finds AND removes polyps in one visit
✅ Only screening needed every 10 years
✅ Covered 100% by most insurance as preventive care
✅ Highest accuracy — misses very few cancers
✅ Performed by gastroenterology specialists
✅ Gold standard recommended by all major GI societies
Stool Tests
❌ Cannot remove polyps — requires follow-up colonoscopy
❌ Must be repeated every 1–3 years
❌ May have out-of-pocket costs if result is positive
❌ Higher false positive and false negative rates
❌ Detects cancer but can't prevent it
❌ Not recommended for those with family history
WHY CHOOSE AGG
Advanced Gastroenterology Group
At Advanced Gastroenterology Group, we focus on high-quality colon cancer prevention using evidence-based care and advanced endoscopic techniques.
✔ 9 Board Certified gastroenterologists with fellowship training at top institutions
✔ 8 office locations throughout Union, Essex, and Somerset counties
✔ Same day appointments available for urgent GI concerns
✔ Most major insurances plans accepted - preventive colonoscopies covered 100% under ACA
✔ Dedicated outpatient endoscopy center with high adenoma detection rates with cutting edge assistive AI technology
✔ Personalized screening and surveillance colonoscopy intervals
✔ Specialized programs: NALFD/fatty liver program, IBD infusions, nutrition services
You’re not just getting screened—you’re getting expert preventive care.
