The ACS recommends that people at an average risk of these cancers should have a doctor or healthcare professional begin screening for CRC and colon cancer at age 45. Several tests can be used as a part of CRC and colon cancer screening.
Those at a higher risk may need to have a doctor start screening for CRC and colon cancer earlier. This includes people with inherited genetic syndromes that increase risk as well as those with a strong personal or family history of high risk polyps, CRC, or colon cancer.