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Colon Cancer Awareness
Screening is the first step to catching Colon Cancer early. See below on how you
can get a free screening this month. Provided by the Hank and Laurel Greer
Colorectal Cancer Program. Through the Hank and Laurel Greer Colorectal Cancer
Program we are offering free digital rectal exams (DREs) and fecal
immunochemical tests (FITs).
DREs check the lower rectum, pelvis and lower belly for
cancer and other health problems. FITs test stool for hidden
blood that may be a sign of colorectal cancer.
To Participate in the Screening You Must Be:
Age 50 and older, or if you are African American age 45 and
older; or, Your age must be 10 years prior to the age of a first
degree relative having colorectal cancer. For
example, if your mother had colorectal cancer at age 45 you
would need a screening at age 35.

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Colon cancer awareness

  • 2. Screening is the first step to catching Colon Cancer early. See below on how you can get a free screening this month. Provided by the Hank and Laurel Greer Colorectal Cancer Program. Through the Hank and Laurel Greer Colorectal Cancer Program we are offering free digital rectal exams (DREs) and fecal immunochemical tests (FITs).
  • 3. DREs check the lower rectum, pelvis and lower belly for cancer and other health problems. FITs test stool for hidden blood that may be a sign of colorectal cancer. To Participate in the Screening You Must Be: Age 50 and older, or if you are African American age 45 and older; or, Your age must be 10 years prior to the age of a first degree relative having colorectal cancer. For example, if your mother had colorectal cancer at age 45 you would need a screening at age 35.