COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS
March is Colorecal Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection can save your life. Colorectal cancer often begins as small polyps that can be removed before they turn into cancer, making timely screening essential.
Who Should Be Screened?
Adults 45 and older (earlier if you have a family history, past polyps, or certain medical conditions).
Screening Options:
Colonoscopy (every 10 years).
FIT stool test (yearly).
Stool DNA test (every 3 years).
What Are The Symptoms?
Blood in stool.
Changes in bowel habits.
Persistent abdominal pain.
Unexplained weight loss or fatigue.
How Can I Lower My Risk?
Eat a healthy diet, stay active, avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight.
Talk with your FourPoints Health provider about which screening is right for you. Early detection matters!