If you're not looking forward to your next colonoscopy, take heart. The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and the sigmoidoscopy are two lesser-known but very promising alternatives for colon cancer screening. They each work a little differently, with their own set of pros and cons. Below, we've outlined what you need to know about getting a colonoscopy — and how the test stacks up to the competition.

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From the March 2016 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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