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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.
If you are older than 75, ask your doctor if you should be screened. People at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer should talk to their doctors about when to begin screening, which test is right for them, and how often to get tested. Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer. The Task Force outlines the following colorectal cancer screening strategies. Talk to your doctor about which of the following tests are right for you.