Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program
That’s why Governor Steve Beshear sought funding in the 2012 budget proposal in an effort to reduce colon cancer incidence and mortality in the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Colon Cancer Screening Tests Available
Based on patient history, participants who are at average risk for colorectal cancer will be offered a take-home high sensitivity fecal immunochemical test (FIT). For those with an increased or high risk and/or those who have positive results from the FIT screening, colonoscopies will be provided.
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