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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colon cancer is one of the most easily detectable forms of cancer and one of the most treatable when caught early. Yet, it is still the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Did you know March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? Make sure you’re aware of your risk for this disease and you are planning on getting screened.

Guidelines state that everyone should have their colons checked starting at age 50, but you may need to get checked even earlier if you are at higher risk, including: a family history of colon cancer OR polyps, or if you suffer from Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis or Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Understanding risk factors, symptoms and screening options can not only help prevent colon cancer, it can save lives.

The facts about Colon Cancer:

150,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year
It affects men and women equally
Those with a family history of colon cancer OR polyps are at an increased risk
If you suffer from Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis or Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you are at an increased risk
It often has no symptoms in its early stages
Screening can reduce your risk by up to 90% because polyps found during this process can be removed BEFORE they have a chance to develop into cancer.

Forest Canyon Endoscopy & Surgery Center provides these screenings right here in Flagstaff, we are a locally owned, facility providing high quality care at an affordable price. Please call 773-2547 to schedule your screening today.

For more information, please visit:

Amercian Cancer Society

Colon Cancer Alliance
http://ccalliance.org/

CDC

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