Stay on top of colorectal cancer screening

Not just the first time, but
every time you are due to screen

Screen for colorectal cancer as soon as you’re due, even if you’ve screened in the past

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Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among men and women1

It’s also the second-leading cause of cancer-related death.1 But when caught in early stages, it’s more treatable in 90% of people.2*

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Screening on time matters

This is true whether it’s your first time screening for colorectal cancer or you’ve screened before. According to the American Cancer Society, regular screening is important starting at age 45.3

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Regular screening is important, too

Many people screen once and don’t realize they need to screen again. Screening regularly may increase your chances of finding, treating, and potentially surviving colorectal cancer,4 because colorectal cancer risk increases with age.5

*Based on 5-year survival.

Know your screening options
Talk to your healthcare provider even if you’ve screened before

When it comes to colorectal cancer screening, you have choices3,6

Talk with your healthcare provider about what might be best for you. But keep in mind, the best screening option is the one that gets done on time, every time you’re due.

Visual Exam† Looks at colon and/or rectum with a scope‡ or X-ray
Cologuard®§ (multitarget stool DNA test) Finds abnormal DNA and blood in the stool sample
FIT/FOBT§||(fecal immunochemical test/fecal occult blood test) Detects blood in the stool sample
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compare screening options

How often should you screen?

5-10 years According to the American Cancer Society, when you should screen will be based on which visual exam is used
Every 3 years The American Cancer Society recommends screening every 3 years
Once a year The American Cancer Society recommends screening every year

Who is this recommended for?

Adults at high or average risk
Adults at average risk
Adults at average risk

Is the test noninvasive?

No
Yes, used at home
Yes, used at home

Is prep required?

Yes
No
No

Are changes to diet and medications required?

No
No
No/YesII

Is an in-office appointment required?

Yes Talk to your healthcare provider
No Rx Only. Request from your own healthcare provider or an online prescriber
No Talk to your healthcare provider

† Screening options include colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and computed tomographic (CT) colonography.

‡ May require anesthesia.

§ All positive results on non-colonoscopy screening tests should be followed up with timely colonoscopy.

|| FOBT requires changes to diet or medication. FIT does not require changes to diet or medication.

For adults at high risk, screening intervals may be more frequent and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

Plan to get screened regularly and on time
Discuss your screening options with your healthcare provider

References:
  1. Siegel RL, Miller KD, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2020. CA Cancer J Clin. 2020;70(1):7-30.
  2. National Cancer Institute. SEER cancer stat facts: colorectal cancer. https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/colorect.html. Accessed August 25, 2020.
  3. Wolf AMD, Fontham ETH, Church TR, et al. Colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults: 2018 guideline update from the American Cancer Society. CA Cancer J Clin. 2018;68(4):250-281.
  4. American Cancer Society. Cancer prevention & early detection facts & figures 2019-2020. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2020.
  5. American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer risk factors. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/colorectal-cancer-facts-and-figures/colorectal-cancer- facts-and-figures-2020-2022.pdf. Accessed August 25, 2020.
  6. American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer facts & figures 2020-2022. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2020.