Everyone without a family history of colorectal history should begin screenings at age 45. However, if you have certain risk factors, consult your healthcare provider (HCP) about getting screened earlier. The most common screening method for colon cancer is a colonoscopy. In addition, if you have certain conditions, you may need to be tested younger and more frequently than other people. These conditions include:Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis Other types of inflammatory bowel diseasesLynch syndromeA family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, including benign polyposis or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer Factors that increase risk include:High alcohol useLack of regular physical activityNot eating enough vegetables, fruit and fiberEating a lot of fat, processed meats and food with artificial coloring Tobacco use Obesity