Your colorectal cancer screening, your way
Regular colorectal cancer screenings could save your life—because early detection is key. The screening options have come a long way over the years, so it doesn’t need to be a source of dread. Not only is getting your screening easier and faster than ever before, but you have more options now too. Your health is in your hands.
Baylor Scott & White Health recommends regular colorectal screenings starting at age 45. Learn more about your options and get scheduled today, so you can have peace of mind about your health.
Screening options
Here are three of the most common screening options.
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)
What is required:
- Small stool sample
- Mailed to a lab
Test can be done at home and is required once a year.
FIT-DNA
What is required:
- Full bowel movement
- Mailed to a lab
Test can be done at home and is required every three years.
Colonoscopy
About:
- Gold standard of screenings
- Requires anesthesia
Test is recommended every 10 years unless your provider suggests a different frequency based on test results or family history.
Please note: If blood is detected in the stool in FIT or FIT- DNA screenings, a colonoscopy is required.
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