Colorectal Cancer Screening in Laytonville
If you’re 45 or older, it’s time to be thinking about colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers among men and women, but it can be prevented with routine screening.
Getting screened for colorectal cancer may not sound pleasant, but it can actually prevent cancer. There are several screening test options; some you can even do from home.
Cologuard at-home tests, which can be provided through LVHC, are accurate for three years.
Cologuard is an easy-to-use screening test. You collect a sample at home and when complete, ship it to the Exact Sciences lab for testing with the included prepaid UPS shipping label. We recommend shipping on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You can bring your completed test to a UPS shipping location or you may schedule pickup at Long Valley Health Center, 50 Branscomb Road, and then drop off your sample.
LVHC provides in-office and at-home colorectal cancer screenings! Active Long Valley Health Center patients can pick up a test or have one mailed. Please call to request an order! 📞 707-984-6131
Colorectal Cancer Facts
Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short.
Your risk of getting colorectal cancer increases as you get older
Only 65% who should be getting screened are getting tested.
In the United States, colorectal cancer affects 64,000 women each year.
On-time screening tests can find polyps before they turn into cancer.
Tests can be done in-office or at home.
Colon Cancer Risk Factors
Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps.
A genetic syndrome
Lifestyle factors that may contribute to an increased risk of colorectal cancer include—
Lack of regular physical activity.
A diet low in fruit and vegetables.
A low-fiber and high-fat diet, or a diet high in processed meats.
Overweight and obesity.
Alcohol consumption.
Tobacco use.
Long Valley Health Center provides in-office colorectal cancer screenings and has at-home tests available. Please call to schedule an appointment or request an order! 📞 707-984-6131