March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – no better time to learn the facts about colon cancer and to get tested. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, yet it is largely preventable. Signs and symptoms may not appear until the cancer is well-established.
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Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment & Prevention
For nonsmokers, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is the third leading cause of death for both men and women, and each year in the U.S. 140,000 new cases of colon cancer are expected. These numbers may seem grim, but colon cancer can be detected early; and when it is, more
Read MoreDoes Taking Aspirin Reduce The Risk of Colon Cancer?
According to a plethora of recent studies, evidence has shown that low doses of aspirin may significantly reduces the future risk of colon cancer, a benefit which shows up even within the first 5 years. A trio of studies, derived from a European clinical research team, studied 2 million subjects. These subjects were separated in
Read MoreColon cancer rates drop significantly due to screenings
The American Cancer Society has published a report stating that colon cancer rates have dropped by 30% in people over the age of 50 due to screenings. The death rate for colon cancer has also gradually declined by 3% a year over the last 10 years, while test rates have increased from 19% to 55%.
Read MoreGet Blued For Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know colon cancer is the second leading cause of overall cancer deaths in the United States? But it doesn’t have to stay this way. Early detection through screening can dramatically reduce your risk. This means having your colon checked regularly starting at age 50, or sooner if you are at higher risk. March
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