People Who Avoid Colorectal Cancer Death Over 30 Years Because of Screening

Chart based on Dinh T, et al. (2013). Health benefits and cost-effectiveness of a hybrid screening strategy for colorectal cancer. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 11(9): 1158–1166. DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.03.013. Accessed January 13, 2015.

All of the screening tests work well to lower your risk of dying from colorectal cancer. No matter what test you choose, regular testing can find cancer early, when the cancer may be easier to treat.

The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.