THE BENEFITS OF SCREENING WITH THE COLOGUARD® TEST
One use-at-home test can make a big difference
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. It’s also the most effectively treatable if caught early.4 Get screened today to find, treat, and increase your chances of beating colon cancer.
Screening is the first step to detect colon cancer
The American Cancer Society defines colon cancer as an abnormal growth of cells in the colon or rectum that can invade nearby tissues or spread to other organs. Normally, colon cancer starts as a polyp (small growth) that gets larger over time. While not all polyps are cancerous, some do turn into cancer. This is why getting screened is so important.3
The American Cancer Society recommends screening for colon cancer at age 45.1
Many people with early-stage colon cancer have no symptoms or family history and are diagnosed through screening.5
Every race, gender, and ethnicity is at risk for colon cancer. The good news is, when caught early, it’s survivable in about 90% of people.2
“It made me wonder why I didn’t do this five years ago when I was first eligible to get screened.”
Let’s get you screened for colon cancer
If you’re 45+ and at average risk, there are two easy ways to request the Cologuard test: online or through your health care provider. Either way, we’ll deliver your prescribed kit right to your door.