• Colon cancer rates are rising in people under 50

• Doctors recommend that people 45 and older get tested

• If you have these risk factors you should be screened earlier

• ​Doctors often ignore symptoms in younger people so it's important you can identify them

• There are many ways to get tested​​

 

 

 

 

​   No Insurance? No Problem!

• If you DON'T have insurance or have insurance with cost share that  prevents you from obtaining screening, you can still get tested

  • The Cancer Services Program provides

    • FIT tests for people over 45 ​

    • Colonoscopy's for people at high risk (determined by a doctor)

    • If you live in the Hudson Valley/Westchester you can call them at (914) 488-6400, the line is open 24/7 and has translation services

      • If you live outside the Hudson Valley/Westchester you can find the number for your area here

  • Click here to learn more​