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The screening gap: where the U.S. stands
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable — yet millions of eligible adults still aren't screened.
Why colonoscopy works — and why timing matters
Colonoscopy is the only screening test that can remove precancerous polyps during the same visit.
The follow-up gap: reminders actually work
Getting screened once isn't enough if the reminder to return never arrives.
Early-onset colorectal cancer: a growing concern
Rates among adults under 50 have been climbing for decades.
Common findings during a colonoscopy
Most findings are benign or easily removed. Flip a card to learn what each finding means.
Polyps
The most common type of precancerous polyp. These are benign growths that are removed to prevent future cancer development.
Abnormal cell growth within a polyp. It is graded as low-grade or high-grade and indicates how closely the cells resemble cancer.
A type of adenomatous polyp with finger-like projections. They tend to grow larger and carry a higher risk of turning cancerous.
A polyp containing a mixture of tubular and villous growth patterns. These are also precancerous and are routinely removed.
A common, typically benign growth usually found in the lower colon. They have a very low likelihood of becoming cancerous.
Non-cancerous polyps that develop as a response to chronic inflammation, such as in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
A flat precancerous lesion with a saw-toothed microscopic appearance. They are often harder to find but are fully removed.
Others
A normal collection of immune cells (lymphocytes) in the lining of the colon, commonly representing a healthy immune response.
Small pouches that bulge outward through weak spots in the colon wall. Very common with age and typically harmless unless inflamed.
Swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. They are a common cause of painless rectal bleeding found during screening.
A small tear in the lining of the anal canal, which can cause discomfort or minor bleeding during bowel movements.
Arteriovenous malformations or dilated blood vessels on the colon lining that can sometimes be a source of bleeding.
Areas of redness, irritation, or open sores on the lining of the colon, which may be caused by infections, medications, or inflammatory bowel disease.
Current screening guidelines (summary)
Individual schedules depend on your risk, prior findings, and family history — always follow your physician's recommendation.
Every 10 years
Every 5–10 years
Every 3 years
Every 1 year
Earlier than age 45
Guideline summary based on ACS, USMSTF, and USPSTF recommendations. Source: ACS Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
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