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Why is colorectal cancer screening important?
One out of every 19 people will develop colon cancer. In the United States colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women, (excluding skin cancers) AND it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
However, regular screenings are the best way to prevent colorectal cancer because they can detect polyps before any symptoms appear and before they become cancerous.
Who needs colon cancer screening?
Everyone over 50, both men and women, should be routinely screened for colon cancer. However, people who have risk factors should talk to their doctor about starting at a younger age and testing more frequently. For more information about the risk factors of colon cancer, please visit the American Cancer Society.
For more information, make an appointment with your doctor by calling 949-559-6500.
Or visit the American Cancer Society.
FALSE: Colon cancer affects both men and women, almost equally.
MYTH 2: Colon cancer cannot be prevented.
FALSE: Most of the time, colon cancer screening can detect polyps before they become cancerous.
MYTH 3: Age is not a factor that determines who will get colon cancer.
FALSE: More than 90% of people with colon cancer are over the age of 50, which is why the American Cancer Society recommends starting regular screenings by the age of 50.
