Guidelines from the American Cancer Society now recommend colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45. Because the screening age was 50 until 2018, most people are not aware that it has been lowered to 45. Without any family history, no polyps, and no symptoms, you are at average risk and

If you’re in your mid-40s and haven’t had your colon checked, it might be time. The American Cancer Society’s newly updated guidelines for colon and rectal cancer screening recommend that adults at average risk get screened starting at age 45 instead of 50, as previously advised. The updated guidelines come