Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Get Screened
August 2, 2022
Find out why you should be screened for colorectal cancer, what screening options are available, and how you can schedule yours.
Why screen for colorectal cancer?
Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. However, if caught early, it has a 90% surival rate. Early detection and regular screening colonoscopies are key. The American Cancer Society recommends an average-risk person begin screening for colorectal cancer at the age of 45.
What screening options are available?
- Colonoscopy
- Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)
- CT Colonography
- Cologuard ®
- Capsule endoscopy
What Should I Do?
Ask your GI physician about available CRC screening options!
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