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Results 1 - 10 of 40 for Colon Cancer Screening
  1. Colon cancer screening 
    Colon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers in the large intestine. This type of screening can find ... right for you. All adults should have a colon cancer screening test starting at age 45. Screening options for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) 
    For colon cancer screening, you will be given the test to use at home. Be sure to follow the instructions provided. ... Rex DK, Boland CR, Dominitz JA, et al. Colorectal cancer screening: recommendations for physicians and patients from the U.S. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000704.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Understanding your colorectal cancer risk 
    ... steps to lower your risk. Start by getting colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. You may want to start ... earlier if you have a family history of colorectal cancer. Screening can help prevent colorectal cancer, and it is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000832.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cologuard 
    ... Task Force, Davidson KW, Barry MJ, et al. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007747.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Colorectal cancer 
    ... adults age 45 and older should have a colon cancer screening. How often you should have screening depends upon the test being used. Colon cancer screening can often find polyps before they become cancerous. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000262.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Colonoscopy 
    ... al. Updates on age to start and stop colorectal cancer screening: recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force ... L, Sauer BG, Rex DK. ACG clinical guidelines: colorectal cancer screening 2021. Am J Gastroenterol . 2021;116(3):458- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Sigmoidoscopy 
    ... of a growth All adults should have a colon cancer screening test starting at age 45. For people with ... Rex DK, Boland CR, Dominitz JA, et al. Colorectal cancer screening: recommendations for physicians and patients from the U.S. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003885.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Health screenings for women ages 18 to 39 
    ... system OTHER SCREENING Talk with your provider about colon cancer screening if you have a strong family history of ... Preventive Services Task Force website. Final recommendation statement. Colorectal cancer: screening. ... . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007462.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Women's health 
    ... Bone density testing Breast cancer screening Discussions about colon cancer screening Age-appropriate immunizations Healthy lifestyle risk assessment Hormonal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Flushable reagent stool blood test 
    This test is mainly performed for colorectal cancer screening . It may also be done in the case of low levels of red blood cells (anemia).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007007.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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