How to Self Screen for Colon Cancer

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Evaluate your level of risk for colon cancer.. Obtain the testing package.. Collect the required number of stool samples.

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Evaluate your level of risk for colon cancer.

Step 1

Evaluate your level of risk for colon cancer.

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Obtain the testing package.

Step 2

Obtain the testing package.

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Collect the required number of stool samples.

Step 3

Collect the required number of stool samples.

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Store the stool sample at room temperature.

Step 4

Store the stool sample at room temperature.

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Send the stool sample back to the lab.

Step 5

Send the stool sample back to the lab.

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Book a follow-up appointment to review your results.

Step 6

Book a follow-up appointment to review your results.

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Take comfort if you receive a negative result.

Step 7

Take comfort if you receive a negative result.

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Proceed with a colonoscopy if you receive a positive result.

Step 8

Proceed with a colonoscopy if you receive a positive result.

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Understand that a positive stool test (the self-screening test for colon cancer)

Step 9

Understand that a positive stool test (the self-screening test for colon cancer) does not necessarily mean you have cancer.

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