Colonoscopy Screenings
Peace of mind is just a screening away.
Take a Colon Health Assessment
A colonoscopy helps find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. It can also identify colon and rectal cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment are highest. Colon and rectal cancer rates have increased in young and middle-aged adults.* If you’re 45 or older, ask your provider about scheduling a colonoscopy.
Next Steps
Early Detection of Colon Cancer
Why get screened for colon cancer?
Screening may find diseases at an early stage, when a doctor has a better chance of treating or preventing the disease. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends screening for colon cancer:
▪ At age 40 for any person with a first degree relative
with colon cancer.
▪ At age 45 for African Americans because they have an
increased risk of developing the disease.
▪ At age 45 for people who are not at increased risk
of the disease.