Colorectal Cancer Early Detection

Did you know that some screening tests can be used to spot changes in the colon and rectum before they even have a chance to become cancer? Find out more about these tests and about the risk factors for colorectal cancer here. Click on the topics below to get started.

 

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• What is colorectal cancer?
• Importance of colorectal cancer screening
• Risk factors for colorectal cancer
• Finding colorectal cancer early
• Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer
• Colorectal cancer screening tests
• American Cancer Society recommendations for colorectal cancer early detection
• Colorectal cancer screening state and federal coverage laws
• Additional resources
• References