Do Doctors Recommend the Cologuard Test? | What You Should Know About Colon Cancer Screening

Do doctors recommend the Cologuard® test? Yes, hundreds of thousands of healthcare providers across the U.S. have prescribed Cologuard for their patients (1). In fact, the test has been used more than 20 million times (2) to screen for colorectal cancer, making it one of the most widely used noninvasive screening options available. Dr. Paul Limburg, Chief Medical Officer at Exact Sciences, talks about Colon Cancer screening and why many are choosing to screen with the Cologuard test. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers (3), yet it remains one of the least prevented. That’s why screening is so important and why doctors are increasingly recommending options that meet patients where they are. Cologuard is a noninvasive, use-at-home screening test designed for people 45+ and at average risk for colon cancer. It doesn’t require taking time off work, changing your diet, or undergoing bowel prep. You simply collect your sample at home and send it back, no appointment needed. For many patients, this convenience makes it easier to stay up to date with screening. Doctors recognize that barriers like busy schedules, transportation challenges, and discomfort can prevent people from getting screened. The Cologuard test helps remove those barriers. Who is considered average risk? You may be at average risk if you: Are 45 or older Have no personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps Have not had a positive result from past colon cancer screenings Do not have a history of certain gastrointestinal conditions or cancers The American Cancer Society recommends average risk patients start colon cancer screening at age 45 (4). Whether it’s Cologuard or another screening option, the most important thing is to get screened. Talk to your doctor about which option is best for you. Questions about the Cologuard test? Contact our Customer Care team. Visit: https://www.cologuard.com/is-cologuar... #Cologuard #ColonCancerAwareness #GutCheck #ExactSciences Important Note: Cologuard is not for everyone. If you’re experiencing symptoms or are at high risk for colon cancer, talk to your doctor about other screening options. Indication for Use: The Cologuard test is intended to screen adults 45 and older at average risk for colorectal cancer. Do not use if you have had adenomas, have inflammatory bowel disease, certain hereditary syndromes, or a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. Cologuard® is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high-risk patients. Cologuard performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older. False positives and false negatives can occur. Rx only. Results may vary. References: (1) Internal Data on File. CG HCP Legacy Social Proof/Accuracy Banner. Data as of January 31, 2024. Exact Sciences Corporation. Madison, WI. (2) Internal Data on File. Data as of May 15, 2025. Exact Sciences Corporation. Madison, WI. (3) Itzkowitz SH. Incremental advances in excremental cancer selection test. JNCI. 2009;101(18)1225-1227. (4) American Cancer Society. When should you start getting screened for colorectal cancer? Published February 4, 2021. Accessed December 22, 2022.