TABLE 3.

Reasons for Not Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Screening

Reason	Subjects (%)
Personal factors
I've been planning to, but I just haven't gotten to it	38
I've heard about bad testing experiences from friends or family	19
I am afraid of what the test results will be	16
I am too busy	12
I can't afford to miss work	6
My doctor didn't spend enough time discussing testing with me	3
I do not have health insurance	3
Personal preference
I don't want to do the bowel cleansing	24
It is too embarrassing	15
It is too invasive	13
It is too painful	7
It is too risky	6
Misinformation
My doctor never told me to be screened	7
Didn't know I needed to be tested	4
I don't have any symptoms	4
I am too sick to have the tests	4
I am not at risk for colon cancer	3
I'm not sure	7
Other	7