Are you at risk for Colorectal Cancer? Have you been screened for it? Do you know the symptoms? Are there things you can do to help lower your risk for developing it? Too many people delay getting screened for various reasons; experience symptoms that bring them to their doctors and are subsequently diagnosed with a late stage Colorectal Cancer that has metastasized (spread) to other parts of their body. Once it has spread, it is more difficult to cure.
Colorectal Cancer is Cancer of the Colon (large intestine) and, or, Rectum (last/end portion of the colon). Getting “Routine Screening” (before any symptoms appear) as recommended by your doctor; increases your chances of early detection of this disease (if you have it) and increases your chances of survival by catching it early, before it has spread to other areas such as lymph nodes and organs.
Everyone is at risk for developing Colorectal Cancer; however, some people have a higher risk than others. Exercising and eating a healthy diet that is high in fiber and low in all of the following such as fat, red meat, processed meats and alcohol; along with not smoking may help to reduce your risk.
Take a few minutes to learn about the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer. See these links for more information:
