March is Colon Cancer
Awareness Month
Our colon health webinar is coming up soon!
If takes guts to get screened for colon cancer — and it’s highly treatable when you catch it early.
Who should get screened?
What does it cost?
The big stat
an American is diagnosed with
colon cancer, but 9 in 10 survive and go on to live a healthy life when it’s caught early.
What if I don’t want a colonoscopy?
With the advanced technology of FIT tests, you might not even need a colonoscopy — but if you do, just remember: an uncomfortable few hours are worth adding years to your life.
Which test is right for me?
Here are your screening options—each covered at 100%. Take a look to see which may be best for you!
| FIT test | FIT-DNA test (like Cologuard) | Colonoscopy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is it? | Checks for blood in the stool | Checks for blood and altered DNA in the stool | Checks for polyps (small growths) in your colon that can become cancer |
| Where do I get it? |  Through your doctor, a lab or online |
 Through your doctor, a lab or online |
 Specialist outpatient or surgical center |
| How do I complete the test? | Complete by…• At-home test• No prep needed • Collect a stool sample • Mail the test to the lab or clinic |
Complete by…• At-home test• No prep needed • Collect a stool sample • Mail the kit to the lab |
Complete by…• Outpatient procedure• Your provider will refer you to a trusted specialist • Clear your colon by using medication prior to the test |
| How often should this be done? |  Every year if the test result is normal |
 Every 3 years if the test result is normal |
 Every 10 years if findings are normal |
| What else should I consider? | You’ll need a colonoscopy if your result is abnormal. | You’ll need a colonoscopy if your result is abnormal. |
Consider…• Anesthesia is needed• Specialist will remove any small growths found and send them for further testing • You’ll need a ride to and from your procedure |
If you’re looking for more information about how exactly each test works, check out these videos from the American Cancer Society:
The FIT test
The FIT DNA test
Colonoscopy
Still not convinced about an at-home test?
Don’t take it from us. Cologuard is out to prove just how not-scary their test is. Check out their recent video!
And, here’s what one Clorox teammate had to say about her Cologuard experience:
“If you have the slightest concern with getting a colonoscopy done, and you have been procrastinating as a result, Cologuard is a great option! The test is completed at home, easy to use, and since my test came back normal, I am good for another 3 years!”
Learn more at an upcoming webinar: April 16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET
Join 2nd.MD specialist and surgical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Farma for a discussion about colon cancer. Dr. Farma will highlight early warning signs, screening options and simple steps to reduce your risk.
