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The American Cancer Society recommends <br />that starting at age 50 you have one of <br />these tests: <br />Tests that find polyps and cancer <br />Flexible sigmoidoscopy* every 5 years, or <br />Colonoscopy every 10 years, or <br />Double-contrast barium enema* every 5 years, or <br />CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy)* every 5 years <br />Tests that find cancer <br />Yearly guaiac -based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT),* or <br />Yearly fecal immunochemical test (FIT),* or <br />Stool DNA test (sDNA)* every 3 years <br />*if any of these tests are abnormal, you will need to have a <br />colonoscopy. <br />How can I • out more about <br />colorectal <br />Asking about colorectal cancer testing isn't always easy. The <br />American Cancer Society can help. Call us anytime - 24 hours a <br />day, 7 days a week - at 1-800-227-2345. We can tell you more <br />about the tests, help you talk to your health care provider, or listen <br />to your concerns. <br />Together, we can help stop colorectal cancer before it starts. Talk to your <br />provider about getting tested for colorectal cancer. <br />M. <br />