The aorta (/eÉªËÉËrtÉ/) is the main artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.
Men and women should have a colonoscopy at age 50. African American men and women should have their first screening at age 45. Individuals with a history of a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) or a personal history of colorectal cancer should be screened using a different schedule.
To qualify for a free exam and, if needed, follow-up care, you have to be age 50 to 64, low-income and either under-or uninsured. The program's goal is simple: reduce the rate of colorectal cancer, the No. 2 cancer killer in the U.S.Colonoscopies cost about $400 to $3,000 or more.Ouch. They're covered by Medicare for those over 65. Yep, there are cheaper alternatives, such as a fecal blood test (less than $10) and sigmoidoscopy, which is similar to colonoscopy but less extensive (about $200-$700).ersonally, we're big fans of colonoscopy. Not only is it the gold standard for prevention (every 1 percent increase in its use equals a 3 percent reduction in colon cancer), but both of us have had precancerous polyps spotted and removed during a routine colonoscopy.