FREE Colon Cancer Screen
Colon cancer is treatable in its earliest stages, and periodic screenings are needed for early detection.
A limited number of free Hemosure colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis. This easy-to-do free screen is non-invasive and has a 97 percent accuracy rate!
What is involved with the screen?
The kit you receive allows you to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container. You return it discreetly in a brown bag to the same location you picked the test up. Test return instructions will be included in kit.
COLON CANCER SCREENING KIT INSTRUCTIONS
How will I receive the result?
If your test result is negative, you will receive a letter in the mail from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Gastroenterology Clinic.
If your test result is positive, you will receive a phone call from the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic, and a certified letter alerting you to the results and the actions you should take for further investigation.
Who Should be Screened
• People between 45 to 75 years old
• People with a strong family history of colon cancer
• People who have never had a colonoscopy
• People with the following symptoms:
– Diarrhea / Constipation
– Rectal bleeding
– Black or tarry stools
– Weight loss / Bloating
– Change in bowel habits
Where and when can I get a kit?
11 am to 1 pm at the locations listed below. Available while supplies last. Your kit must be picked up in person. Return of samples will be same location as picked up.
Friday, March 21
SBL Mattoon Walk-In Clinic
At its new location: Emerald Acres Sports Connection
1201 Wooddell Lane, Suite B
Friday, March 28
SBL Tuscola Walk-In Clinic
1100 Tuscola Blvd.
Please download the form to your desktop and upload completed form below.
If you choose to print and mail, please send to:
SBL Communications
1005 Health Center Dr., Suite 208
Mattoon, IL 61938
Attn: Patty Hood
We respect and safeguard your privacy. This form is secure.
For more information, call the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic at 217-258-4155.