Cancer Screening *

The PO Performance Report rates for this topic show how well physicians in each PO and their patients did in Calendar Year 2008 at screening adults between the ages of 50 and 80 years old for colon cancer.

Checking adults 50 to 80 years old for colon cancer helps save lives. When cancer is found early, there is a much better chance it can be successfully treated. There are many ways to check for colon cancer. Ask your doctor if you are due for a colon cancer test and which test is right for you. It is also important to tell to your doctor if your family has a history of colon cancer.