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When was the last time you were screened for colon cancer? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the U.S. If you have a family history of colon cancer, you are two to three times more likely to develop colon cancer in your lifetime.
Last year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated guidelines for recommended colorectal cancer screenings. ACS recommends adults ages 45 and older with an average risk of colorectal cancer should undergo regular screening which can include stool-based tests or visual exams such as a colonoscopy or CT colonography. The frequency of screenings varies for each test. It also varies based on the risk level of the individual. The type of screening used can vary from person to person.
With regular colorectal cancer screenings, your risk of surviving colon cancer increases greatly. Nine out of 10 patients will survive five or more years when colon cancer is caught in its early stages. Speak to your physician about your level of risk for developing colon cancer as well as which screening is best for you.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society