Colon Cancer Initiatives

The American Cancer Society is committed to reducing the number of people who get colon cancer, and the number who die from it. Screening for colorectal cancer can help us reach both goals. ACS staff at the regional and local level are reaching out to primary care doctors, health plans, and community organizations to raise awareness of the importance of colon cancer screening.

Adults 50 years and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer are encouraged to get screened. ACS colon cancer screening guidelines explain which tests are recommended.

For more information about colon cancer, call your American Cancer toll-free at 1-800-ACS-2345.