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ARE YOU AT RISK FOR COLORECTAL CANCER?

Every 4 minutes someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In that same amount of time, you can answer 8 quick questions to see if you qualify for a FREE, in-home screening test.

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ARE YOU AT RISK FOR COLORECTAL CANCER?

Colorectal cancer is nearly 100% preventable and treatable with early detection. That’s why awareness and education are so important. Take our short quiz to see if you qualify for a FREE in-home screening FIT kit.

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At Goshen Health, we’re on a mission to start a movement around educating people about their risk of colorectal cancer. Take our Health Risk Assessment to determine your level of risk.
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Know the facts

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Hover over this stool to reveal information about colorectal cancer and its risk factors.

Click on this stool to reveal information about colorectal cancer and its risk factors.

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    Nearly 53,000 people are expected to die from colorectal cancer this year.

  • The American Cancer Society recommends starting regular screening at age 45.

  • Lifestyle-related risk factors include being overweight, being sedentary, smoking and moderate to heavy alcohol use.

  • By giving us your #2, you could stop colorectal cancer before it starts.

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    What is a Fit Kit?

    FIT stands for fecal immunochemical test. This test looks for hidden blood in the stool. It is a noninvasive, private way to check for colorectal cancer without having to leave your house.

    The who, what, where and why on colorectal cancer:

    who

    Men and women aged 45-74 should be screened for colorectal cancer regularly.

    Where

    Colorectal cancer screening can be done in the privacy of your own home using a FIT kit. It only takes about five minutes to do, and no special test prep means you can do the test just about any time.

    What

    Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum, sometimes developing from polyps, which are comprised of abnormal tissue that grows on the inner wall of the colon and rectum. Not all polyps are cancerous, but some may turn into cancer.

    Why

    If detected early enough, colorectal cancer can be prevented or treated successfully.

    Did you know colorectal cancer is preventable if caught early? Answer 8 quick questions to see if you qualify for a FREE, in-home screening test.

    SEE IF YOU QUALIFY

    Is your stool cool?

    For a more comprehensive look at your level of risk and whether you should seek further screening, take our Health Risk Assessment.
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    Look out for the stool bus!

    Don’t take a back seat when it comes to your health! Be on the lookout for the Goshen Health “Stool Bus.” Watch for us around town and join the movement—it’s all about educating yourself and being proactive with your health.

    Your #2 is our #1.

    If you’re at risk, sharing your stool could save your life.

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