March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Colorectal cancer often develops quietly, and many people have no warning signs until the disease is more advanced. That’s what makes screening so important. When colorectal cancer is found early, treatment is often simpler and outcomes are better. Screening can also stop cancer before it starts by finding and removing precancerous growths.

There are multiple options available to screen for this type of cancer. Some tests can be done at home while others are done in a medical office. Each has its benefits, limitations and recommended uses. Understanding how the different types of testing compare can help you make an informed choice about what’s best for you.

Click here for an overview of screening tests so you can decide which is right for you.