Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Approximately 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Everyone should be screened starting at age 45; when colorectal cancer is found at an early stage before it has spread, the 5 year relative survival rate is about 90%.
There are a several options for screening. A few include:
- Colonoscopy
- Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)
- Multi-targeted stool DNA test (mt-sDNA)
Learn more about these screening options.
The Iowa Primary Care Association and Iowa's community health centers have been working to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in Iowa through evidence-based intervention, community partnerships, education and training. This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, schedule an appointment with one of Iowa's community health centers to discuss colorectal cancer screening and prevention.
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