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What is Cologuard?
Cologuard is a noninvasive colon cancer screening test for people 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colon cancer. Rx only. Learn more about Cologuard now
How does Cologuard work?
Cologuard uses advanced stool DNA technology to detect the DNA and blood cells released from altered cells, and can detect both precancer and cancer. More about stool DNA technology
How effective is Cologuard?
Cologuard is shown to be effective. In a clinical study of 10,000 participants ages 50-84 years old, of average risk for colorectal cancer, Cologuard found 92% of cancer.1 More about how Cologuard is effective
1. Imperiale TF, Ransohoff DF, Itzkowitz SH, et al. Multitarget stool DNA testing for colorectal-cancer screening. N Engl J Med. 2014;370(14):1287-1297.
Can Cologuard detect polyps?
Yes, Cologuard can detect some precancerous polyps that grow on the wall of the colon and may develop into cancer.1 More about how Cologuard is effective
1. Imperiale TF, Ransohoff DF, Itzkowitz SH, et al. Multitarget stool DNA testing for colorectal-cancer screening. N Engl J Med. 2014;370(14):1287-1297.
Who is Cologuard for?
Cologuard is for people 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colon cancer. Cologuard is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high risk individuals. More about who Cologuard is for