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COLON CANCER PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROJECT

GET TESTED. THIS ONE CAN BE CURED.

Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer in the United States and it strikes just as hard in women as it does in men. Yet, it is one of the most highly preventable and curable types of cancer when detected early. Even though the exact cause of most colorectal cancer is not known, it is possible to prevent many colon cancers. Following screening guidelines can lower the number of cases of the disease by detecting and removing polyps that could become cancerous, and can also lower the death rate from colorectal cancer by finding disease early when it is highly curable.

Bristol Hospital launched the Colon Cancer Prevention and Awareness Project in 2001 to educate people about the risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention measures and detection techniques that could save the lives of people in the greater Bristol community. Funds raised will support the awareness of this Project and help provide access to help those who are un- or under-insured with their financial barriers.

Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

The American Cancer Society recommends that beginning at age 50, both men and women should follow 1 of these 5 testing schedules:

Yearly fecal occult blood test plus flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
Colonoscopy every 10 years
Digital rectal exam each year
Risk Factors for Colon Cancer

You are at a higher risk and should be screened if you:

Are 50 years of age or older
Have a family history of colorectal cancer
Have a personally history of intestinal polyps
Have a personal history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Have a personal history of breast, uterine or ovarian cancer
Have a diet that is high in fat
Are physically inactive
Are obese

For a FREE Easy-Detect™ Home Testing Kit or for information on the risk factors, symptoms and screening guidelines, call Infolink at Bristol Hospital at 860-585-3661.