{"id":64963,"date":"2025-12-01T15:29:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=64963"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:43:40","slug":"colonhealth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/colonhealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Colon Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Colorectal Cancer Screening & Prevention<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Protect Your Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but it is often preventable. Screening can often find early signs or even stop cancer before it starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most adults should begin screening at age 45. When colorectal cancer is found early, it can be easier to treat and the chances of survival are much higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting screened is one of the best ways to protect your health and it can save your life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ways to Get Screened<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step in protecting your health is understanding your screening options, how they work and choosing a test that fits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unsure which test to choose, have a family history or other health concerns, talk with your doctor. They can help help guide you to the right choice based on your health care needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch our short video series to learn more so you can make a confident and informed decision! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t

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Video:<\/strong> Colorectal Cancer Screening, What You Need to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn why colorectal cancer screening is important from Gastroenterologist Chad Morse, MD<\/a>, with Samaritan Gastroenterology – Corvallis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Morse outlines three main options for screening and why starting at age 45 is important for anyone with average risk<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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