Healthy Families – Colon Cancer with Justina Adangai

When and how often should I get screened for colon cancer?

FNP-C Justina Adangai from Omni Family Health explains the importance of early and regular colon cancer screenings for preventing serious illness. She emphasizes that early detection makes treatment far more effective and shares the two main testing methods: the at‑home FIT test, which should be done annually, and the gold-standard colonoscopy, recommended every 10 years (or more frequently depending on risk factors). Justina also reviews common warning signs—like changes in stool patterns, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain, or blood in stool—and highlights lifestyle changes that can reduce risk, such as eating more fiber, staying active, cutting back on red and processed meats, staying hydrated, managing stress, and avoiding tobacco and excess alcohol .