Hey Everyone, Listen, Learn, Read Get Tested Today You Can Save Your Life Colorectal Cancer the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. How Can You Reduce Your Risk? The risk of getting colorectal cancer increases with age. More than 90% of cases occur in people who are 50 years old or older. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives, but many people are not being screened according to national guidelines. If youre 50 years old or older, getting a screening test for colorectal cancer could save your life. Heres how— •Colorectal cancer screening helps find precancerous polyps so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. In this way, colorectal cancer is prevented. •Screening tests also can find colorectal cancer early, when treatment often leads to a cure. What Are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer? Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer dont always cause symptoms, especially at first. You could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why having a screening test is so important. Symptoms for colorectal cancer may include— •Blood in or on the stool (bowel movement). •Stomach pain, aches, or cramps that do not go away. •Losing weight and you dont know why. These symptoms may be caused by something other than cancer. If you have any of these symptoms, the only way to know what is causing them is to see your doctor. Referenced:CDC We are responsible for our temples that God has given us. Please take care of yourselves. I love all of you. Get tested today!!!! Remember Health for Your Wealth. Much Love and Peace, Dr. K
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:05:13 +0000
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