04/02/2026
45 is the New 50: Why Your Colon Health Can’t Wait
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, but timing is everything. If you are 45 or older, screening should be at the top of your "to-do" list.
Quick Facts for Patients:
• The Age Shift: Leading health experts now recommend screening start at 45 for average-risk adults.
• Zero Symptoms: Screening is for people who feel healthy. Waiting for symptoms often means waiting too long.
• Your Choice: From simple at-home kits to colonoscopies, you have options.
If you are 45 and haven't been screened, it’s time to talk to your doctor. Early detection saves lives.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/47Bl4p0
References:
1. US Preventive Services Task Force, Davidson KW, Barry MJ, et al. Screening for colorectal cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2021;325(19):1965-1977. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.6238
2.Shaukat A, Kahi CJ, Burke CA, et al. ACG clinical guidelines: colorectal cancer screening 2021. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021;116(3):458-479. doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000001122
3.Rex DK, Boland CR, Dominitz JA, et al. Colorectal cancer screening: recommendations for physicians and patients from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on colorectal cancer. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017;112(7):1016-1030. doi:10.1038/ajg.2017.174