Lancaster County Crusade Against Colon Cancer

Office Hours:  8:00 - 4:30 M-F
Telephone:  402-441-8045
Fax:  402-441-8323
TTYNE Relay 7-1-1

National Cancer Institute - Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool

Lancaster County Residents - Request Your Free Screening Kit Here

Participating Pharmacy Locations

Important Update: Insurance Coverage for Colonoscopy Screenings

A new Nebraska law strengthens protections for patients by requiring insurance to cover all costs related to a colonoscopy screening, including polyp removal when performed as part of the screening. This means your screening should not be reclassified as a diagnostic procedure solely based on findings during the exam, helping to prevent unexpected costs. Coverage details may vary, so we encourage you to check with your insurance provider for specific information on your plan.

Learn more about the law: Nebraska Revised Statute 44-7,102

The Lancaster County Crusade Against Cancer (Crusade) is a partnership of community agencies, organizations, and volunteers who work together to increase colon cancer awareness in the community and promote compliance with screening(PDF, 69KB) recommendations. During March, colon cancer awareness and screening activities include community wide outreach and media campaigns, worksite outreach, health-care provider outreach and pharmacy distribution of free colon cancer test kits. Contact us to join or get more information about the Crusade.

• Colorectal cancer screenings are recommended for both men and women who are at average risk beginning at age 45. There are a number of recommended screening options and each person should discuss the options with their physician to determine what is the best test for them and when to start.
• If you are at an increased risk of colorectal cancer, you should begin colorectal cancer screening before age 45 and/or be screened more often. According to the American Cancer Society, personal history or strong family history of colorectal cancer or polyps or a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease) make your risk higher than average. More information is available here.

 
PSA

• Screening Tests at a Glance(PDF, 135KB)
• Screening Guidelines
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Screening Kit Instructions

Gastroenterologists - Lancaster County

• Consultants in Gastroenterology, PC, 402-441-5600
• Gastroenterology Specialties, P.C., 402-465-4545
• Lincoln Digestive Health Center, LLC, 402-483-8800

Additional Surgical Offices for Colorectal Health

• General Surgery Associates, 402-483-4292
• Surgical Associates, PC, 402-441-4760

Resources

• American Cancer Society
• Bryan Health - Learn more about each type of colorectal cancer screening and see a video of a colonoscopy.
• Medline Plus Encyclopedia
• Nebraska Cancer Coalition - Learn more about the types of colorectal cancer screening methods, risk factors, and signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer here.
  

What do you know About Preventing Colon Cancer?
Take the Colon Cancer Prevention Survey Here