Colon Cancer Screening

Until age 75, you should have one of the following screening tests:

* A fecal occult blood test done every year
* Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, along with a fecal occult blood test
* Colonoscopy every 10 years

You may need a colonoscopy more often if you have risk factors for colon cancer, such as:

* Ulcerative colitis
* A personal or family history of cancer of the colon or rectum
* A history of large growths called adenomas

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