Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd most common cause of death from cancer. It affects 150,000 patients in the US each year, and 50,000 of those will die.
Screening can lead to early detection, diagnosis and treatment.
Most people have no symptoms when diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer affects men and women equally.
Most people diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer have no family history of Colorectal Cancer.
Treament can be very effective, particularly if identifyied early.
The best test to screen for Colorectal Cancer is a colonscopy.
Watch these short video clips to learn more!
Dates to Mark on the Calendar:
Rumpshaker 5k Race
Join us for the Rumpshaker 5k race on March 27th, 2010 at Sloss Furnace to bring awareness to Colon Cancer! Visit www.rumpshaker5k.com for details.
Crohn's & Colitis Walk The Crohn's & Colitis Walk on June 5th, 2010 will be held to raise money for crucial research as well as awareness of these painful and unpredictable digestive diseases that afflict millions of people. Visit www.cctakesteps.org to learn more.
