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Colorectal cancer screening options

Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer among men and women. The good news is that this cancer is largely preventable with regular screenings. If you’re 45 or older, talk to your physician about the right screening for you.

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Types of colorectal cancer screening options

Early detection is the key to preventing pre-cancerous lesions, also known as adenoma polyps, from developing into cancer. Screenings give doctors the ability to find these polyps, remove them and prevent cancer from forming. We offer three effective options to screen for colorectal cancer.

Colonoscopy

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Multitarget stool DNA test (Cologuard®)

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FIT or FOBT (fecal immunochemical test or fecal occult blood test)

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Colonoscopies are performed at Morristown and Overlook medical centers and locations in Rockaway, Union and Bridgewater.

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A doctor's take on colorectal cancer

For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we hosted a live, online conversation with gastroenterologist, Dr. Matthew Grossman. He discussed some of the important facts about colon cancer as well as the importance of regular screenings.

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Colorectal health quiz

Do you know how to prevent colorectal cancer? Take this quick quiz to test your colon knowledge.

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