And more people should… Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer in men and women, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. for men and women.
Colorectal Cancer is estimated to cause over 53,000 deaths in 2024 in the U.S.
45 is the new 50! GET SCREENED.
1 in 5 colorectal cases occur in people under 50
Young-onset colorectal cancer are rising 1.5% every year
Screening should begin at the age of 45 for people at average risk
The most common symptom of colorectal cancer is no symptoms
When screening finds colorectal cancer early, survival rates are as high as 90%
African Americans are at a higher risk for colorectal cancer
Pre-existing conditions that increase risk of colorectal cancer include type 2 diabetes, obesity, inherited syndromes including Lynch, and inflammatory bowel disease
Eat fiber (fruits and veggies)
Drink plenty of water
Drink low-fat or fat free milk
Eat lean proteins (chicken and turkey) instead of processed meats (lunch meat, hotdogs)
Reduce excess sugar and fried foods
Limit alcohol intake
Maintain a healthy weight
Don’t smoke
Exercise regularly
Monitor bathroom habits for any changes
Call G.I. Gina at 386.425.BLUE for questions.
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