Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer.
People with a positive or abnormal test result on stool-based tests will need to complete a colonoscopy.
Test Type |
Screening Method |
Frequency |
Stool-based Tests |
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) |
Every Year |
Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (gFOBT) |
Every Year |
|
Multi-Targeted Stool DNA Test (mt-sDNA) |
Every 3 Years |
|
Direct Visualization Tests |
Colonoscopy |
Every 10 Years |
CT Colonography |
Every 5 Years |
|
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy |
Every 5 Years |
|
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with FIT |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy every 10 years + FIT every year |
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Colon Cancer Removes You From The Picture : Option 1
Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you in the game. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
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Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you at the table. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
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Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps your dreams alive. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
Colon Cancer Removes You From The Picture : Option 5
Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you in the moment. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
Colorectal Cancer is On The Rise For West Virginians Under 50
Colorectal Cancer is on the rise for West Virginians under 50. If you are 45 and older talk with your healthcare provider today. There are easy screening options.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html#cdc_testing_when_to_tested-screening-recommendations
You Have Options For Colorectal Cancer Screening
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Join us in bringing awareness to colorectal cancer screening by dressing in blue and posting photos using the hashtag #WVBlueforCRC and #DressinBlueDay
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Colon Cancer Removes You From The Picture : Option 1
Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you in the game. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
Colon Cancer Removes You From The Picture : Option 2
Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you with your family. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
Colon Cancer Removes You From The Picture : Option 3
Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you at the table. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
Colon Cancer Removes You From The Picture : Option 4
Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps your dreams alive. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
Colon Cancer Removes You From The Picture : Option 5
Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you in the moment. There are easy options for colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older talk with your healthcare provider today.
Learn more about easy screening options: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html
Colorectal Cancer is On The Rise For West Virginians Under 50
Colorectal Cancer is on the rise for West Virginians under 50. If you are 45 and older talk with your healthcare provider today. There are easy screening options.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html#cdc_testing_when_to_tested-screening-recommendations
You Have Options For Colorectal Cancer Screening
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