Between work, family, and your hectic schedule, there's enough to focus on. But if you're 45 years or older, you need to take the health of your colon seriously.1 Not only for you — but for those you love. Because no matter how strong you feel, colon cancer can disrupt your life.
WHO WILL YOU SCREEN FOR?
Your loved ones need you to get checked for colon cancer. Now.
Between work, family, and your hectic schedule, there's enough to focus on. But if you're 45 years or older, you need to take the health of your colon seriously.1 Not only for you — but for those you love. Because no matter how strong you feel, colon cancer can disrupt your life.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER:
GET THE FACTS ABOUT COLON CANCER.
- Colon Cancer2:
- Occurs in the colon or rectum, often starting as a polyp or small growths that can develop into cancer over time
- Doesn't always cause symptoms, especially in early stages
- Can be detected in early stages through screening
- While some polyps are not harmful, others can develop into cancer over time2
The good news is that sometimes cancer can be prevented by finding and removing polyps.
So, it's crucial to get screened for colon cancer as soon as you are eligible.2
So, it's crucial to get screened for colon cancer as soon as you are eligible.2
WHY SCREENING FOR COLON CANCER MATTERS.
Screening for colon cancer may save your life.1,2
You'd do anything for those you love. That's why colon cancer screening should be at the top of your list. You owe it to them—and to yourself.
WHO SHOULD GET SCREENED FOR COLON CANCER?
45 years or older? Keep reading...
Your loved ones need you to get screened for colon cancer now, more than ever. Regardless of whether you're a man or woman, have no family history—or even if you have no symptoms.2,3 And some people are more at risk than others.
HOW CAN YOU SCREEN FOR COLON CANCER?
You have options.
Let's face it, colon cancer screening is the last thing you want to think about. But there's something you need to know: You have choices, including noninvasive options—from the privacy of your home.1
References:
1. Wolf AMD, Fontham ETH, Church TR, et al. Colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults:2018 guidelines update from the American Cancer Society. CA Cancer J Clin. 2018;68(4):250-281.
2. American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2023–2025. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2022.
3. PDQ® Cancer Genetics Editorial Board. PDQ Genetics of Colorectal Cancer. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/hp/colorectal-genetics-pdq. Accessed January 10, 2024. [PMID: 26389505].