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Colon Cancer Screening

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colon Cancer Screening
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Colorectal Cancer Screening

USPSTF now recommends colorectal cancer screening for Americans to begin at age 45

UCLA Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign - Colorectal cancer is common but preventable!
Collaborating across UCLA Health to stop colorectal cancer
25% of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer have a family history. What's your history?
You have colorectal cancer screening options. Which test is right for you?
Guidelines help determine when screening is appropriate for you.

Colonoscopy prep instructions

Colon Prep Instructions

Available in English and en Español

In order for your physician to perform the best screening possible, following your preparation instructions is critical. Preps

Laker for a Day! Marisa Peters



Meet Marisa, wife and mother of 3, and Head of People at a new tech start-up - VideoAmp. Over a year ago, Marisa was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer following a checkup related to other health complications. With the support of  her family, her organization and UCLA Health, Marisa is on her way to living her best life. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all!

Our stories

Gloria Riley shares story

Meet some of our amazing patients who advocate for change by sharing their stories of overcoming their fear of screening and breaking the stigmas associated with testing. Our stories

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New patients: Please call our Physician Referral Service at 800-UCLA-MD1 or 310-825-2631.

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FIT kit instructions

If you received your FIT kit from UCLA Health, we offer written and video instruction on how to complete this at-home screening test. FIT kit instructions

Education materials for patients

We have curated a list of educational resources on colorectal cancer. All of the materials provided were developed by reputable organizations and institutions to help your patients learn about colorectal cancer risk and the benefits of screening. Education materials

 
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