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Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented through regular screenings. Our experts in Ohio are advancing early detection, innovative treatments and personalized care to help reduce the impact of colorectal cancer and improve outcomes for our patients.
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Understand your colon cancer screening options
Colon cancer screening saves lives. Even if you feel fine and have no family history, it’s still important — many don’t notice symptoms until it’s late. You’re not alone: options like colonoscopies and at-home stool tests are available. Questions or ready to screen? Contact your primary care provider.
- Colonoscopy (Outpatient Visual Exam)
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A doctor uses a flexible, lighted tube to look inside your colon and rectum for any unusual growths, which can be removed during the exam.
- Who it's for: Adults 45+ at average or high risk
- How often: Every 10 years, or sooner if needed
- Where it's done: At a medical facility with sedation to keep you comfortable
- Prep needed: Fasting and laxatives to clean your bowel
- Time required: 1–2 days total for prep and procedure
- Cost: Covered by most insurance plans
- Results: Any polyps found are removed and tested
- Cologuard® (At-Home Stool Sample Test)
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This at-home test checks your stool for abnormal DNA and hidden blood — no clinic visit needed.
- Who it's for: Adults 45+ at average risk
- How often: Every 3 years
- Where it's done: At home
- Prep needed: None
- Time required: Just the time to collect your sample
- Cost: Covered by most insurance plans
- Results: If positive, a follow-up colonoscopy may be needed
- FIT (At-Home Stool Sample Test)
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Another at-home test that looks for hidden blood in your stool, which can be a sign of colon issues.
- Who it's for: Adults 45+ at average risk
- How often: Every year
- Where it's done: At home
- Prep needed: None
- Time required: Just the time to collect your sample
- Cost: Covered by most insurance plans
- Results: If positive, a follow-up colonoscopy may be needed
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