The American Cancer Society and US Preventive Task Force recommend regular screening for colon cancer starting at age 45 for people at normal risk. People are considered to be at normal risk if they:

• Have no personal or family history of colon cancer, including familial disorders such as Lynch syndrome

• Have no personal history of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis

• Have never received radiation in the belly area to treat other cancers

Symptoms of colon and colorectal cancer are similar to bowel disorders and can include:

• Unexplained weight loss

• Changes in stool habits

• Blood in the stool (that's what FIT screens for)

• Abdominal aches or cramps that do not go away

• The feeling of the bowels not fully emptying

The CDC advises that the most obvious difference in colon cancer symptoms from other gastrointestinal conditions is that symptoms are persistent, usually lasting for more than 3 months. If you suspect you have colon or colorectal cancer, it's best to contact a healthcare provider right away.

Everlywell at-home lab tests are currently available to residents in 49 U.S. states. We currently do not offer tests to residents of New York state. This is due to the state’s regulations around testing. We hope to eventually offer all of our tests in all 50 states.

Each laboratory we use to help you get tested is CLIA-certified, which means they must meet or exceed high precision, accuracy, and validity standards, obtain both state and federal certifications, and submit themselves to regular inspections as well as independent third-party performance verifications.

These labs perform regular quality assurance testing and are often the same labs many physicians use to perform their testing. If you want to find out more about their validation processes, please contact our Customer Care team.

Absolutely. Everlywell takes your privacy and data security seriously. We have undergone rigorous third-party verification to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) at levels necessary to support partnerships with some of the largest health providers in the United States.

We are proud to have earned the status of "Highly Compliant" per the HIPAA/HITECH Security Standards. Rest assured that your personal health information is handled with the utmost care, maintaining the highest standard of security and confidentiality. Your privacy is a top priority at Everlywell.