Colorectal Cancer Coalition

President’s Medical Exam Includes Colorectal Cancer Screening

This morning, President Barack Obama completed his first routine periodic physical examination as President at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.  The President’s exam included a colorectal cancer screening test.  Dr. Jeff Kuhlman, a Navy captain and Physician to the President, Chief White House Physician and Director of the White House Medical Unit examined the President.  Dr. Kuhlman, issued the following report following the exam:

“The President completed all age-appropriate screening tests, to include colorectal cancer screening.  A CT-colonography was performed with normal results.  Follow-up colorectal cancer screening is recommended in 5 years for routine colon cancer screening.”

Screening is just one important way to prevent colorectal cancer.  Take a few minutes to read more about preventing colorectal cancer.

This news article was originally posted on February 28th, 2010 and was accurate at the time of publication. Since then, information may have changed or links may now be outdated. Please call our Answer Line 1-877-427-2111 for the latest information, or talk to your doctor before making any medical decisions.

Posted by Catherine Knowles on February 28th, 2010
Tags: CT colonography, President Obama

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