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CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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CANCER stool tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy,
From page 11 colonoscopy and CT colonography
(virtual colonoscopy).
and completed a survey at
the beginning and end of the When should I get screened?
presentation were entered Most people should begin
into a raffle. Staff from SPIPA, screening for colorectal cancer
Cancer Programs Engagement after turning 45, then continue
Coordinator Cher Castello and getting screened at regular
Health & Wellness Program intervals. However, you might
Manager Jamie Nikander helped need to be tested earlier than 45
set up and tear down after the or more often if you have:
session. n Inflammatory bowel
disease such as Crohn’s disease or
Colorectal screening ulcerative colitis. A personal or
A screening test is used to family history of colorectal cancer
look for a disease when a person or colorectal polyps.
doesn’t have symptoms. When a n A genetic syndrome
person has symptoms, diagnostic such as familial adenomatous
polyposis (FAP), lynch syndrome
tests are used to find out the cause or hereditary non-polyposis
of the symptoms. colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer almost always If you think you are at increased
develops from precancerous polyps risk for colorectal cancer, speak
(abnormal growths) in the colon with your doctor about:
or rectum. Screening tests can find n When to begin screening
precancerous polyps so that they n Which test is right for you
can be removed before they turn n How often to get tested
into cancer. Screening tests can
also find colorectal cancer early, Insurance/Medicare coverage
when treatment works best. Colorectal cancer screening

Recommendations tests might be covered by your
health insurance policy without
Regular screening, beginning a deductible or co-pay. For more
at age 45, is key to preventing information about Medicare
colorectal cancer and finding coverage, go to medicare.gov
it early. The U.S. Preventive or call 800-MEDICARE (800-
Services Task Force recommends 633-4227); TTY users should call
adults ages 45-75 be screened for 877-486-2048. Check with your
colorectal cancer. The Task Force insurance plan to find out what
recommends adults ages 76-85 talk benefits are covered for colorectal
to their doctor about screening. cancer screening.
The task force recommends Source: Centers for Disease MUST BE AGE 21+ / STARTING PRICE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
several colorectal cancer Control at cdc.gov/cancer/
screening strategies, including colorectal