Fact:At least 6 out of every 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 141,210 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 49,380 people died of colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the US.

Fact:Overall, 90% of new cases and 94% of deaths occur in individuals 50 and older.

Fact:Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are highest in African American men and women.

Fact:One of the most consistently reported relationships between colon cancer risk and behavior is the protective effect of physical activity.

Fact:The goals of screening for colorectal cancer are the prevention of cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous growths and the diagnosis of cancers at an early stage.

KNOW THE FACTS...

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer killer
More than 140,000 new cases are diagnosed each year
An average of 60,000 people die annually from Colon Cancer in the United States
This Cancer affects men and woman equally
A Colonoscopy is the most effective prevention for Colon Cancer
Colonoscopies can prevent cancer by removing pre-cancerous growths during the procedure
If Colon cancer is detected early, your chance of survival exceeds 90%
People with an average-risk of Colorectal Cancer need to begin screening at age 50
People with a family history of Colorectal Cancer need to begin screening at age 40
Symptoms of Colon Cancer include blood in your stools or sudden weight loss, although many times there are no noticeable symptoms
Colonoscopies are a low-risk procedure
Colonoscopies are actually 15-45 minutes long and you are in the screening center for a total of just 2-3 hours

Are You 50

The second leading cause of cancer deaths is a silent killer. Chances are, you won’t notice symptoms of colon cancer until it’s too late. But early detection saves lives in 90 percent of all cases. If you’re 50 or over, you owe it to yourself and your family to get a colonoscopy! Call today to learn more.