4 Colorectal cancer screening starts at age 45 Your health is our priority. It’s time to begin the safe and important screening for colorectal cancer. If you are between the ages of 45 and 75, the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend you get screened for colorectal cancer, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Presbyterian Health Plan will reward you with $50 for completing your colonoscopy or an at-home testing kit, such as Cologuard or FIT. This reward can be used to purchase groceries and approved over-the-counter items. Preventive healthcare guidelines can help keep you healthy Preventive healthcare guidelines help your providers check for and prevent common health problems. They include regular checkups, screenings, and vaccines that you and your family should get. Having an annual wellness visit every year can help you meet these guidelines. Presbyterian Health Plan creates these guidelines based on expert advice to keep everyone healthy. They follow the Affordable Care Act and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines with an A or B grade. You can find the current preventive healthcare guidelines at www.phs.org/ tools-resources/member/health -wellness-information. This page also has resources about vaccine schedules, pediatric guidelines, and women’s health guidelines. *Home-based screening kits are intended to screen adults 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer by detecting certain DNA markers and blood in the stool. Do not use a screening kit if you have had: • Adenomas • Symptoms such as blood in the stool • History of colon polyps • Inflammatory bowel disease • Certain hereditary syndromes • Personal or family history of colorectal cancer It is important to complete your screening for colorectal cancer, even if you do not have any symptoms. Thank you for considering this important step in your healthcare. Your screening options You have options when it comes to screening for colon cancer, including home-based stool tests and a colonoscopy. Your healthcare provider can discuss the best option for you based on your medical history and preferences. A home-based Cologuard test* is completed every three years. Visit www.cologuard.com to request a Cologuard screening kit. A home-based fecal immunochemical test (FIT)* is completed once a year. Contact your provider to request a FIT screening kit. A colonoscopy is completed every 10 years. It’s the most comprehensive screening. Contact your provider to schedule a colonoscopy.
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