I've been a health care educator for years - it's part of my job to help educate my community about health risks and healthy lifestyle choices.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people are unaware that some cancers are totally preventable! Colon cancer is one of the preventable cancers - don't let this disease take your life or the life of one you care about! The most important thing to keep in mind about all cancers is that early detection is the key to success in defeating the disease - always.
With colon cancer the research shows that all adults age 50 or older should be concerned about cancer of the colon.
Both men and women 50 and older are at an increased risk for this disease - even if you've never had a family history of it.
You could have cancer of the colon and be completely unaware of it.
Testing for colon cancer is even more critical if you have a positive family history of this disease in your close relatives such as parents, siblings or your children.
Cancer is a scary word for many people because they think of all the horror stories they've heard - and of the lives claimed to this terrible disease.
It doesn't have to be this way with colon cancer! Today we have the power to stop colon cancer before it has a chance to do serious damage.
Before cancer of the colon is actually considered a cancer, it is first a small abnormal growth in the colon.
Colon testing can show health care professionals the problem areas inside a colon - before a cancer can begin! Doctors will usually choose to remove these troublesome areas from the colon before they become a cancer.
Most people will never get colon cancer if they've had the abnormal growths removed from their colon.
If doctors find that the abnormal growth has evolved to cancer of the colon, there is still a good chance of defeating it with early treatment.
The best way to get early treatment is to detect the cancer early.
This means regular colon testing, at least once per year.
One of the most common tests is fast, easy, inexpensive and totally painless.
Talk to your doctor! As we age we increasingly encounter more health problems - especially past the age of 50.
Ask your doctor about regular colon testing, as well as the many other annual screenings and tests you should do.
Do not be afraid to ask! There are several testing options available for you, so discuss these options with your doctor.
You owe it to yourself and those who care about you! Get tested this year - it could save your life.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people are unaware that some cancers are totally preventable! Colon cancer is one of the preventable cancers - don't let this disease take your life or the life of one you care about! The most important thing to keep in mind about all cancers is that early detection is the key to success in defeating the disease - always.
With colon cancer the research shows that all adults age 50 or older should be concerned about cancer of the colon.
Both men and women 50 and older are at an increased risk for this disease - even if you've never had a family history of it.
You could have cancer of the colon and be completely unaware of it.
Testing for colon cancer is even more critical if you have a positive family history of this disease in your close relatives such as parents, siblings or your children.
Cancer is a scary word for many people because they think of all the horror stories they've heard - and of the lives claimed to this terrible disease.
It doesn't have to be this way with colon cancer! Today we have the power to stop colon cancer before it has a chance to do serious damage.
Before cancer of the colon is actually considered a cancer, it is first a small abnormal growth in the colon.
Colon testing can show health care professionals the problem areas inside a colon - before a cancer can begin! Doctors will usually choose to remove these troublesome areas from the colon before they become a cancer.
Most people will never get colon cancer if they've had the abnormal growths removed from their colon.
If doctors find that the abnormal growth has evolved to cancer of the colon, there is still a good chance of defeating it with early treatment.
The best way to get early treatment is to detect the cancer early.
This means regular colon testing, at least once per year.
One of the most common tests is fast, easy, inexpensive and totally painless.
Talk to your doctor! As we age we increasingly encounter more health problems - especially past the age of 50.
Ask your doctor about regular colon testing, as well as the many other annual screenings and tests you should do.
Do not be afraid to ask! There are several testing options available for you, so discuss these options with your doctor.
You owe it to yourself and those who care about you! Get tested this year - it could save your life.
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