Your recommended screenings

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Based on your age, it’s recommended to begin colorectal cancer screenings. You and your doctor can decide together whether an at-home stool test or a colonoscopy is the best option for you.

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Based on your age, it’s recommended to begin colorectal cancer screenings - either a stool test or colonoscopy. Because you don’t currently have a primary care doctor, we can either help you find a provider who can explain your options or help you order an at-home test directly.

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Based on your age and family history, it’s recommended to begin colorectal cancer screenings.

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Based on your age and family history, it’s recommended to begin colorectal cancer screenings.

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You have screening options

Talking with your doctor can help you understand your screening options and decide which test makes sense for you. They can give you a referral for an at-home stool-based test or a colonoscopy.

What to ask your doctor

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Get ready for your screening

How you prepare depends on the screening you choose. At-home tests and in-office procedures have different preparation steps, which your kit or care team will explain.

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Complete the screening

You may collect a stool sample at home or have a colonoscopy done at a doctor’s office or hospital. Follow the instructions provided to ensure accurate results.

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Review your results

Your results will help determine what happens next. Many screenings come back normal, while others may need follow-up.

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Follow up with your doctor

If results are normal, repeat screening at the recommended interval. If results are abnormal, your doctor may recommend additional testing.

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You have screening options

Talking with a doctor can help you understand your screening options and decide which test makes sense for you. If you prefer, you can also choose to order an at-home stool test to get started on your own.

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Order at-home test kit on Amazon

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Get ready for your screening

How you prepare depends on the screening you choose. At-home tests and in-office procedures have different preparation steps, which your kit or care team will explain.

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Complete the screening

You may collect a stool sample at home or have a colonoscopy done at a doctor’s office or hospital. Follow the instructions provided to ensure accurate results.

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Review your results

Your results will help determine what happens next. Many screenings come back normal, while others may need follow-up.

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Take next steps, if needed

If results are normal, repeat screening at the recommended interval. If results are abnormal, your doctor may recommend additional testing.

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Set up a reminder

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Talk with your doctor

Because family history can affect which screening is recommended, it’s important to talk with your doctor about whether a colonoscopy is the best place to start and when to have it.

What to ask your doctor

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Get ready for your screening

If a colonoscopy is recommended, your care team will explain how to prepare, including steps to clean out your colon so the screening can be done safely and effectively.

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Complete the screening

You may collect a stool sample at home or have a colonoscopy done at a doctor’s office or hospital. Follow the instructions provided to ensure accurate results.

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Review your results

Your doctor will review the results with you and explain what they mean. Many people have normal results, while others may have polyps removed or need follow-up.

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Plan next steps

Based on your results and family history, your doctor will recommend when to repeat screening and whether any additional care is needed.

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Set up a reminder

We know life can get busy. Send an email reminder to keep your momentum.

Remind me

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Talk with a doctor

Because family history can affect which screening is recommended, it’s important to talk with a doctor about whether a colonoscopy is the best place to start and when to have it.

Find a doctor on Zocdoc

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Get ready for your screening

If a colonoscopy is recommended, your care team will explain how to prepare, including steps to clean out your colon so the screening can be done safely and effectively.

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Complete the screening

You may collect a stool sample at home or have a colonoscopy done at a doctor’s office or hospital. Follow the instructions provided to ensure accurate results.

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Review your results

Your doctor will review the results with you and explain what they mean. Many people have normal results, while others may have polyps removed or need follow-up.

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Plan next steps

Based on your results and family history, your doctor will recommend when to repeat screening and whether any additional care is needed.

Card

Set up a reminder

We know life can get busy. Send an email reminder to keep your momentum.

Remind me