Educational guidance — not medical advice.
ColonSmart is here to help you understand colon cancer screening and prepare for a conversation with a clinician. It is not a substitute for professional care.
In an emergency, call 911. If you have severe bleeding, fainting, chest pain, severe abdominal pain, or other signs of an emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care immediately — do not wait.
General educational information only
ColonSmart provides general educational information and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or individualized medical advice. The content on this site — including the Screening Checker, screening options, and prep guidance — is intended to help you learn and prepare questions, not to tell you what is or isn't wrong with you.
The Screening Checker is not a diagnosis
The Screening Checker produces broad, educational categories based on general U.S. screening guidance. It does not diagnose, rule out, or treat any condition, and its results may not reflect your individual circumstances. Always confirm next steps with a qualified healthcare professional.
If you have symptoms
Symptoms such as rectal bleeding, a persistent change in bowel habits, unexplained anemia or weight loss, or ongoing abdominal pain should be evaluated by a clinician — regardless of your age — rather than assessed by an educational tool.
No clinician–patient relationship
Using this website does not create a doctor–patient relationship between you and ColonSmart or any clinician associated with it. Guidance here is general and may not be current for your specific situation.
Always consult a professional
- Talk to your own clinician before making screening decisions.
- Never disregard professional medical advice because of something you read here.
- Screening guidance evolves — your clinician has the most current, personalized information.