Noun[edit] lingua â(plural linguae) ( 1 zoology) A tongue. ( zoology) A median process of the labium, at the underside of the mouth in insects, and serving as a tongue.
You may need to get tested before age 50 if colorectal cancer runs in your family. Most people can stop getting screened after age 75. Talk with your doctor and ask about your risk for colorectal cancer. How often should I get screened? How often you get screened will depend on your risk for colorectal cancer. It will also depend on which screening test is used. There are different ways to test for colorectal cancer. Some tests are done every 1 to 3 years. Other tests are done every 5 to 10 years. Your doctor can help you decide which test is right for you and how often to get screened.
FIT is a non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test that checks for blood in the stool. It is used to detect gastrointestinal bleeding associated with disorders such as colon cancer, polyps and colitis.If you decline a colonoscopy (the most effective method of screening for colon cancer), FIT is a reliable alternative that should be performed once a year.t is used to detect gastrointestinal bleeding associated with disorders such as colon cancer, polyps and colitis. If you decline a colonoscopy (the most effective method of screening for colon cancer), FIT is a reliable alternative that should be performed once a year.