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Home > Colon Cancer Screening

Early Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives

90% of people with colon cancer survive—if they catch it early.

What is colon cancer?

The overgrowth of abnormal cells in the bowel.

Who is affected?

Both women and men can get colon cancer, and it is more common in people over the age of 45.

Who should get tested?

Screening is recommended for people over 45 at average risk.

Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults isn’t getting screened as recommended.

Know your risks and screening options

Average risk

Anyone at age 45 or older with:

  • No symptoms
  • No related medical history
  • No high risk factors

What to expect


At-home stool test

Ask your doctor or nurse how you can get a free screening kit. Do this every year.


Colonoscopy

A test that looks inside your colon. Do this every 10 years.

High risk

Anyone with:

  • A family history of colon cancer
  • A related personal health history
  • Specific symptoms

Family history

You have a family member that has had colon cancer or polyps


Personal history

  • You have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
  • You have previously removed pre-cancerous colorectal polyps.
  • You have previously had colon cancer.

Symptoms

  • Anemia (low iron levels)
  • Change in your bowel habits
  • Persistent stomach pain
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Rectal bleeding

What to expect

Colonoscopy

A test that looks inside your colon. Frequency varies on your risk factors.

Schedule your appointment today.

CommUnityCare

Schedule your appointment by calling 512.978.9015

Or schedule your appointment online

People's Community Clinic

Schedule your appointment by calling 512.478.4939

Lone Star Circle of Care

Schedule your appointment by calling 877.800.5722

Or schedule your appointment online

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Notice: The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 6.5 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $6.32 (six dollars and thirty-two cents).

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Notice: The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 6.5 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $6.32 (six dollars and thirty-two cents).

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