[female announcer] of cancers affecting both men and women, coloctal cancer is the 2nd leading cancer kier in the united states. and it doesn't always cause symptoms, especially early on. but i'm on 53. [announcer] screening is recomnded for men d women beginning at 50. but no one in my famy had lon cancer. it doesn't run in my family. [announcer] most colortal cancers occur in people with no family history of the disse. but. that test... [announcer] there are several kinds of screening tests for colorectal cancer... talk to your doctor about which one is right for you. i've been screened...and it turned out i had polyps. and e doctor removed them before they had a chance to turn into cancer! [announcer] no buts about it... this is one canc you can prevent! if you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor and get screened for colorectal cancer. screening saves lives!