Colonoscopy

Colon cancer is highly curable when found early with screening. And you've got colorectal cancer screening options that are easy to do.

At UVA Health, our goal is to have at least 80% of eligible adults in our community be up-to-date on their colorectal cancer screening (CRC). What type of screening should happen and when will vary, depending on the patient's risk factors and insurance.

Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Average-risk adults should begin CRC screening at age 45. People without high-risk factors are at average risk.