We know what you’re thinking – many providers don’t begin to talk about colon cancer with their patients until the patient turns 50. You may be one of those patients. We want to change this.
The current recommendation is for a colon cancer screening age of 50. But as we’re seeing from the data, we’re missing an awful lot of people by waiting until 50. This is particularly obvious when you consider the fact that colon cancer in individuals under the age of 50 is increasing sharply. What can we do?
Do you know the symptoms of colorectal cancer? Do you know your risks? Do you know your family history? You should! “Knowing your number,” i.e. knowing your screening age is essential to preventing colorectal cancer. (Hint: it might not be 50!)
Karen Walsh is an actress, a mother, a friend, and a vibrant personality. Unfortunately, Karen is also fighting colon cancer. Shortly after Karen turned 40, she experienced stomach cramps. Upon visiting her doctor, she learned that she had stage IV colon cancer.
What’s more, Karen has become a passionate and vocal advocate for changes that need to be made in how we talk about colon cancer – particularly when we talk about colon cancer.
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