Types of Screenings
Your primary care doctor will help you determine which tests you may need based on your health history, family history, age and other factors.
Stool Tests
- Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and fecal occult blood test (FOBT) – Check a stool sample for blood
- Multi-targeted stool DNA test – Checks a stool sample for blood and genetic mutations linked to cancer
Imaging Exams
- Barium enema – Fills the colon (large intestine) with a liquid that shows up on an X-ray camera so a doctor can look for unusual tissue
- CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) – Uses computed tomography (CT) imaging to look at the bowels
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy – Inserts a thin tube with a light and camera into only the lower part of your colon to look for polyps (lumps) that could be cancerous
- Colonoscopy – Inserts a thin tube with a light and camera into the entire colon to look for polyps that could be cancerous
Make an Appointment
To schedule a colonoscopy or another colon cancer screening procedure, call the location that’s most convenient for you
- AnMed Piedmont Surgical – Anderson at 864-224-1111
- AnMed Surgical – Pickens at 864-898-1360
Ask your doctor for a referral before you call.
Your Test Results
Most screenings don’t show any signs of cancer. But if yours shows something unusual, your doctor may order additional tests to learn more. If you receive a diagnosis of cancer, lean on us for support and excellent treatment throughout your journey.