Colorectal Cancer Screening
Staying healthy matters. It is important to continue routine screening as directed by your doctor.
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Staying healthy matters. It is important to continue routine screening as directed by your doctor.
Don’t delay. Schedule a screening with your doctor today. Regular preventive screenings are covered by Florida Blue plans. Log in at Find a Doctor and More or call 800-352-2583 to learn more about your benefits.
Colorectal cancer is a form of cancer that can grow uncontrollably in your colon or rectum. Because you can’t directly see your colon or rectum, screenings are incredibly important and early treatment of colorectal cancer can lead to a 90 percent survival rate after five years.1 The recommended age to begin your screening is age 45.
You’ve made the important decision to get a colonoscopy. Now what? Preparing for the screening can seem overwhelming. Be sure to follow your physician’s recommendations* for colonoscopy prep. Here are some tips that may help with the prep phase.
* Always follow the instructions given by your own physician. If you have questions about preparing for your colonoscopy, consult your physician.
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1https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/measures/colorectal-cancer-screening/
2https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/