Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Some facts about Colon Cancer you need to know:
1. 1 in 17 people will develop colon cancer
2. Second leading cause of cancer death in U.S.
3. Does not show symptoms until in advanced stages
4. Colonoscopy is the most effective screening method
5. 90% survival rate at 5 years with early detection
6. Removal of pre-cancerous polyps can prevent 90% of colon cancers
7. Colonoscopy can detect and treat pre-cancerous polyps
8. American Cancer Society recommends colonoscopy starting at age 50, or earlier with risk factors. Doc
