Did You KNOW?
Diarrhea isn’t always what you think it is? Sure you can get diarrhea from travelling, drinking the water in Mexico, and food poisoning … but diarrhea can also be a symptom of colon cancer, as well as constipation, rectal bleeding, and unexplained weight loss.
In the US 1 in 20 people will develop colon cancer in their lifetime. And this year alone more than 50,000 people will die from colon cancer. The current recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is to start screening for colon cancer at age 50. If you are African-American you should start at age 45. If you are having any issues, or have a family history of colon cancer let your doctor know you may need screening earlier. Don’t be afraid to have a colonoscopy because it can save your life …
Because of early detection more than 1 million people in the US are colon cancer survivors. Love your colon! And why not get checked now, because March is colorectal cancer awareness month.