Colorectal Cancer Screening: The Life Saver
Colorectal cancers can be referred to separately as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. When detected early, colorectal cancers can be cured.
We suggest a colonoscopy, the gold standard in colon screenings, starting at age 45 or earlier if there is a family history or other risk factors. These screenings can find cancer at early stages, when it's easiest to treat. Colonoscopies can even prevent cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps.