• Do I Need a Colorectal Cancer Screening?

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  • Do any of the following apply to you?

    • personal history of an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
    • personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps
    • known genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome)
    • are of African American or Ashkenazi Jewish descent

  • Have you noticed or experienced any of the following?

    • Change in bowel habits
    • Blood in your stool
    • Unexplained weight loss, vomiting, or fatigue

  • That's great to hear!

    Colorectal screening tests should occur every 1 to 10 years, depending on the type of screening test you choose, your risks, and your doctor recommendations. Speak to your primary care physician or gastroenterologist regarding your next screening.

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  • You may be at higher risk for colorectal cancer

    Talk to your primary care physician regarding a referral to a GI specialist.

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  • Schedule your screening today!

    Colorectal screenings should begin at age 45 for average risk patients.

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  • Schedule your screening today!

    Based on your responses, you should schedule an appointment with a GI specialist.

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  • You are considered to be average risk.

    While a colorectal screening may not be required now, continue to monitor for any signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. Average risk adults should begin colorectal screenings at age 45.

    Talk to your primary care physician about when you should begin screening.

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