03/13/2026
Did you know Colorectal Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men in their 40's? Major screening guidelines now recommend CRC screening at age 45 instead of 50 for those considered at average risk.
Well, what is average risk? According to the US Preventive Services Task Force, average risk means:
✅No prior CRC diagnosis
✅No prior inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis
✅No prior diagnosis of adenomatous polyps
✅No personal or family history of genetic disorders that put someone at high risk of cancer - for example Lynch Syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis
If you checked all the green boxes, congratulations! You are considered to have average risk and should be screened around age 45.
However, if you have prior diagnoses, it is highly recommended you are screened even earlier than age 45.
Our clinic offers a non-invasive at home test kit - yes, the days of starting with a colonoscopy are behind us! 📞509.843.1491 for your appointment today!
