This exam is done under light sedation and there is a low risk bowel injury. Your provider might also a small tissue sample, or biopsy, during a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. If there are any traces of cancer, you will have several treatment options. Ask your provider for more details. Return to top of page Screening choices We recommend you get screened for colon cancer.
Studies show that screening saves lives.
Talk with your provider and ask questions. A stool test only. A sigmoidoscopy only. No screening tests. We recommend two tests because they pick up different warning signs.