Tummy Troubles: Could it be IBS, Colon Cancer or Something Else?
Tummy Troubles: Could it be IBS, Colon Cancer or Something Else? Fast Facts Colorectal cancer (CRC), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) share many of the same symptoms and can be confused for each other.After CRC and IBD are ruled out using lab tests or colonoscopy, IBS […]
FDA Approves Blood Test for Colon and Rectal Cancer
FDA Approves Blood Test for Colon and Rectal Cancer Fast Facts The Shield test by Guardant Health is a new blood test for colon and rectal cancers (colorectal cancer) which detects cancer DNA (cfDNA) circulating in the blood. Shield is very sensitive for detecting Stage II, III, IV colorectal cancers, […]
Breaking Down Colon Cancer Statistics: Catch it early to keep the odds in your favor
Breaking Down Colon Cancer Statistics: Catch it early to keep the odds in your favor Fast Facts Colorectal cancer( CRC) is the second deadliest cancer in men and women in the US. 1 in 24 people will be diagnosed with CRC at some point in their life. And over 50,000 […]
Colonoscopy Screening: What to Expect Before, During and After the Procedure
Fast Facts: There are multiple tests to screen for colon and rectal cancer. Some simple tests check for cancer markers or blood in the stool (stool-based tests). More high-tech tests involve doing a CT scan. And recently, a new blood test (a ctDNA or liquid biopsy test) has been developed. […]
Colon Cancer is Going Undetected in Young People
Fast Facts: ` You might not realize it right now, but your life will most likely be touched by colorectal cancer. Colon cancer statistics are alarming- and they’re only getting worse, especially for younger people. The American Cancer Society states that about 1 in 25 Americans will be diagnosed with […]
Colon Cancer Screening May Be Easier Than You Think!
Fast Facts: If you’ve been reading CheckIt4Andretti’s blog, you already know that colon cancer screening can save lives. You also probably know that gastroenterologists recommend getting screened starting at age 45. Many people mistakenly think that colon cancer screening is too inconvenient, embarrassing or unpleasant, so they just never get […]
How Polymedco and CheckIt4Andretti are expanding access to guideline-recommended screening solutions
CheckIt4Andretti is proud to collaborate with Polymedco, the producer of OC-Auto FIT and a fellow partner in the mission to expand access to screening. By promoting yearly FIT, Polymedco is working to make screening more effective, accessible, and affordable. OC-Auto FIT: PRIMARY RECOMMENDED METHOD FOR ANNUAL SCREENING IN AVERAGE-RISK ADULTS 45-75:1 […]
CheckIt4Andretti + OC-Auto® FIT: Making colon cancer screening more effective, accessible, and affordable
CheckIt4Andretti is proud to collaborate with Polymedco, the producer of OC-Auto FIT and a fellow partner in the mission to enhance access to screening. By promoting yearly FIT, Polymedco is working to make screening more effective, accessible, and affordable. THE IMPORTANCE OF SCREENING What is colon cancer? Colon cancer starts […]
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!
March has been designated Colon Cancer Awareness Month. March 12 would have been racing legend John Andretti’s 61st birthday. Colon cancer claims the lives of over 50,000 Americans every year. This includes legends like John Andretti, Chadwick Boseman, Charles Schultz, Audrey Hepburn and Kirstie Alley. In 2000, President Bill Clinton […]