03/19/2026
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month 💙
Early detection saves lives—and screening doesn’t have to be invasive. Our clinic proudly supports at-home screening with Cologuard, a simple, noninvasive test that can help detect colon cancer early.
If you’re due for screening, we’re here to help you take that step.
: Quick Facts
Who? Average-risk adults ages 45+
How often? Every 3 years (if results are normal)
What is it? At-home stool DNA test (no prep, no procedure)
Sensitivity (colon cancer): ~92%
Specificity: ~87%
Compared to FIT:
Cologuard = higher sensitivity (detects more cancers & advanced polyps)
FIT = higher specificity (fewer false positives), but lower sensitivity (~74% for cancer)