Get the facts about colon cancer. Of cancers that affect both men and women, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. 1 Perhaps even more surprising is that it often starts with no symptoms. That s why screenings are so important, especially for those 50 and older. 1 It s also why Cigna has teamed up with LabCorp and BioIQ to make screenings easier and more convenient. If symptoms do occur, they may include: 2 Types of Colon Cancer Screenings 3 Blood in or on stool (bowel movement) Colonoscopy Stomach pain, aches, or cramps that don t go away Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Unexplained weight loss FOBT/FIT (stool blood test) Cologuard (stool DNA test) CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) Get screened, right at home. With a free FIT in-home collection kit 4 and a return of your specimen to LabCorp, you can check for early signs of colon cancer, right from the comfort of your home. FIT is a simple test that can help find colon cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable. Simply do the collection in your home (without any stool handling or dietary restrictions), then mail your collection back to LabCorp. If your test finds blood in the stool, it may not mean that you have cancer, but you should make an appointment with your doctor right away to follow up.
When my daughter Christy was dying from colon cancer, I promised her that I would tell other people how to recognize and prevent the disease. Here are some common excuses people use not to get tested for colorectal cancer: I m too embarrassed to talk about it, I don t have it in my family, so I don t have to get screened, I don t have any symptoms, I m too busy, That stuff you have to drink before a colonoscopy tastes terrible. There is no good excuse. Please get screened. Do it for yourself. Do it for the people you love. Do it for Christy. Deb B., Cigna Inpatient Case Manager If you have any questions or want more information about the Cigna Colorectal Program, contact the Cigna Quality Management Department at 1.800.210.9122. Hablas Español? Si desea recibir los materiales en Español, llame el número que aparece al dorso de su tarjeta de identificación de miembro y presione 8 1. CDC. Basic Information About Colorectal Cancer. March 2017. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/index.htm. 2. CDC. What Are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer. April 2016. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/symptoms.htm. 3. CDC. Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests. March 2017. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm. 4. Please see your benefit plan documents for preventive care coverage details. If your plan does not have 100% in-network preventive coverage, or you use an out-of-network provider, deductible and co-insurance may apply. If you have questions about your coverage, please call the number on the back of your health benefit ID card. The information provided in this document is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your doctor for appropriate examinations, treatment, testing and care recommendations.
It may cost you nothing Depending on your Cigna-administered plan, coverage for your test will vary. Here s what you need to know: The kit will always be sent to you for free. If your plan covers in-network preventive care at 100%, you won t pay anything. If your plan does not cover in-network preventive care at 100%, you will need to pay a processing fee of $40.50 when you return the tube. 4 Check your preventive care coverage To see if your health plan has 100% coverage for in-network preventive care, simply call or go online today. Call the 800 number located on your Cigna ID card. Visit mycigna.com and follow these easy steps: Enter your user name and password (or follow the steps to create them). Under Review My Coverage, click on Medical, then scroll down to the gray bar entitled Coverages. Look for a summary of your preventive benefits under Preventive Care.
Request your free collection kit today Call BioIQ toll-free at 844.813.5758 Provide the information requested. Be sure to have your Cigna ID card with you when you make the call. OR Log in to mycigna.bioiq.com Enter Cigna2018 in the registration key field. You ll get the information screen for the Cigna Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. Enter all required information including your Unique ID, that is included on your Cigna ID Card (including any letters). This offer expires November 30, 2018.
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