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When detected early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable. It is important that women over the age of 50 and women with risk factors, such as a family history of colorectal cancer, a history of polyps or symptoms of colorectal cancer, get screened regularly for colorectal cancer. Screening means being tested when there are no symptoms. The screening tests used to detect colorectal cancer vary, depending on a woman’s risk factors. Because age is the number one factor associated with colorectal cancer, any woman 50 years or older should discuss screening tests with her doctor. More than 90 percent of cases of colorectal cancer occur in people over the age of 50. A number of other factors can increase a woman's risk of developing this disease, including a family history of colorectal cancer. If a woman has a family history, she may need to get screened earlier. Women whose screening tests suggest polyps or other abnormalities need further testing. Screening tests for those at average risk Factors which suggest an increased risk Testing for those with an increased risk Testing for the spread of colorectal cancer
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