Colon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer screening is the best way to check for colon cancer, precancerous growths, and polyps. It could even save your life.
Which screening option is right for you?
Screenings can prevent cancer from forming and save lives. There are different screening options, depending on you risk level.
If you have high any of the following, you should continue to have colonoscopy exams for screening or monitoring over time (starting at age 45 at least, and maybe younger depending on your personal and family history):
- A family history of colorectal cancer or precancerous polyps
- A personal history of colon polyps, Ulcerative Colitis, or Crohn’s
- A personal history of colorectal cancer
- A genetic condition for high risk colon cancer and colon polyps (such as Lynch Syndrome)
Please connect with your primary care or colonoscopy provider to schedule a colonoscopy.
Call your primary care provider or go to the nearest urgent care if you have questions or concerns about symptoms such as:
- Rectal bleeding
- Low blood counts (anemia)
- Changes in bowel movements
- Abdominal pain that doesn’t go away
- Unintentional weight loss
Colon screening guide
Preparing for your colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is the best way to check for colon cancer, precancerous growths, and polyps. If an abnormal mass or polyp is found during your exam, your doctor will decide on the best way to treat it. This often means removing it during the procedure. Finding and removing precancerous growths during a colonoscopy can help stop cancer from developing.
Standard colonoscopy preparation
2-day colonoscopy preparation
SuPrep colonoscopy preparation
If you need other options, please talk with your primary care provider about scheduling a screening colonoscopy.
At-home cancer screening
Intermountain now offers convenient access to at-home colorectal cancer screening kits (FIT) for patients in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Nevada.
