March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

According to the American Cancer Society, about 108,860 new cases of colon cancer will be diagnosed this year (55,410 in men and 53,450 in women), and 55,230 people will die this year from colon cancer. However, the good news is that the number of people diagnosed with colon cancer has dropped, due to people getting screened.

Colon cancer starts in the large intestine or rectum, often from small growths called polyps, and often does NOT have symptoms. Colon cancer is VERY preventable and HIGHLY treatable when caught early. Simple steps in preventing colon cancer:

SCREEN regularly!

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