After her own diagnosis under 50, Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores partnered with University Health for Colon Cancer Awareness Month events urging San Antonians 45 and older and those at higher risk to get screened.

At just 29 years old, a San Antonio man named Adam knew his persistent stomach pains couldn’t be normal.

New guidelines say adults at average risk of colorectal cancer should be screened from ages 45 to 75.

As we mark Colon Cancer Awareness Month, you may be getting reminded it’s time to make that choice. The screening test, Cologuard, is popular for a number of reasons. AdThe problem is, if you really, really need accuracy, it’s not the best choice. If a Cologuard test does indicate the presence of polyps, you will likely now need a colonoscopy, too. “They’re just saying, ‘You have one screening, one mammography, one pap smear, one colon screening, so if you use it, tough luck.