Here's The Bottom Line
Colorectal Screenings Save Lives
Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer among men and women. But the good news is that colon cancer is largely preventable with regular colorectal screenings. Here’s the bottom line, If you’re over 45, talk to your Atlantic Health System physician about the right colorectal screening for you.
Anita Mannancheril, MD, talks about the importance of regular colorectal screenings.
Natanya shares how a routine colonoscopy caught her Stage 2 colon cancer.
Colorectal Screen Options
You have choices when it comes to colorectal screening
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Messages
A Message from Charlie the Colon.
Here's the Bottom Line
Community Conversations on YouTube Live
For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Atlantic Health hosted a Community Conversation featuring Atlantic Health gastroenterologist, Dr. Matthew Grossman. Dr. Grossman discussed the facts of colon cancer as well as the importance of regular screenings.
Colorectal Screening Quiz
How well do your know your colon? Do you know how to prevent colorectal cancer? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
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Atlantic Health System and the New York Jets have teamed up to encourage colon cancer screenings. Watch an important message on colorectal cancer awareness from retired New York Jet, Wayne Chrebet.
Types of Screening Tests
Colonoscopy (Visual Exam)
How does it work?
Uses a scope to look for and remove abnormal growths in the colon and rectum
How often?
Every 10 years
Is it noninvasive?
No
Prep required?
Full bowel prep including fasting and laxatives
Time it takes?
1-2 days for bowel prep and procedure
Covered?
Most insurances cover colonoscopies. Call to ask.
Multitarget Stool DNA Test (Cologuard®)
How does it work?
Finds abnormal DNA and blood in the stool sample
How often?
Every 3 years
Is it noninvasive?
Yes, used at home
Prep required?
No
Time it takes?
The time it takes to collect a sample
Covered?
Most insurances cover Cologuard®. Call to ask.
FIT or FOBT (Fecal Immunochemical Test or Fecal Occult Blood Test)
How does it work?
Detects blood in the stool sample
How often?
Once a year
Is it noninvasive?
Yes, used at home
Prep required?
No
Time it takes?
The time it takes to collect a sample
Covered?
Most insurances cover FIT or FOBT. Call to ask.
