How to get screened for colon cancer?

There are many screening tests you can do to look for colon cancer. All of them are effective at reducing your risk for colon cancer. The “best” test is the one that you want to do!

On the next few pages, you'll learn more about each test. Most insurance plans will cover the costs of the test, but make sure to check with your insurance company.

Colonoscopy

How to get screened - Colonoscopy

A long, flexible tube with a camera and light at the tip is used to look inside your colon


Stool test

How to get screened - DNA

Your poop is tested for microscopic amounts of blood and/or DNA changes


Colon CT Scan

How to get screened - CT

A CT scanner takes 3D X-rays of your colon

How to get screened for colon cancer?

There are many screening tests you can do to look for colon cancer. All of them are effective at reducing your risk for colon cancer. The “best” test is the one that you want to do!

On the next few pages, you'll learn more about each test. Most insurance plans will cover the costs of the test, but make sure to check with your insurance company.

Colonoscopy

How to get screened - Colonoscopy

A long, flexible tube with a camera and light at the tip is used to look inside your colon


Stool test

How to get screened - DNA

Your poop is tested for microscopic amounts of blood and/or DNA changes


Colon CT Scan

How to get screened - CT

A CT scanner takes 3D X-rays of your colon