Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and this month's refresh of the Care Stories blog features three members whose use of at-home test kits led to early identification and treatment of colon cancer. These stories shine the light on KP's focus on prevention, excellent care, and ease and convenience. Check out the stories via the links below:  

Greg Mathis grateful to his care team for ordering screenings

Dale Gordon’s appointment for a swollen knee leads to life-saving screening

Carl Stotler credits a home test kit with saving his life

Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life!!!

Screening Recommendations

Colorectal cancer screening is strongly recommended for all asymptomatic,  average-risk adults aged 50 to 75. Any of the following tests and intervals are  acceptable options for colorectal cancer screening:

• Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every year ^2,3
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years (with or without FIT)
• Colonoscopy every 10 years