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Facts ABout Colon Cancer

WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?

WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?

WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?

Colorectal Cancer is cancer that starts either in the colon or the rectum.  The two are grouped together because they are very similar. The difference is where the cancer starts. If it starts in the colon, it is called Colon Cancer. If it starts in the rectum, it is called Rectal Cancer. 

SYMPTOMS

WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?

WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?

  • Blood in stool
  • Stomach Pain & Cramping
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Weight Loss (without trying)
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Change in bowel movements 
  • Feeling of having to empty the  bowels,  but inability to do so

 

RISK FACTORS

WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?

RISK FACTORS

  • Family History of Colon Cancer
  • History of Polyps
  • History of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Certain Genetic Syndromes 
  • Overweight
  • Inactivity 
  • Diet High in Red Meats

STATISTICS

EARLY SCREENING

RISK FACTORS


  • Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd Most common cause of death in the US
  • It is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in men & women
  • It is the 3rd leading cause of death in both men and women

The American Cancer Society estimates for 2020:

  • 104,610 new cases of colon cancer 
  •  43,340 new cases of rectal cancer 

EARLY SCREENING

EARLY SCREENING

EARLY SCREENING

  • Early Screening is very important
  • Polyps, if found early, can be removed to prevent them from becoming cancerous
  • If Colon or Rectal cancer is found early,  the chances of it spreading to other parts of the body are decreased.


SCREENING TESTS

EARLY SCREENING

EARLY SCREENING


  • Blood Tests
  • Stool Tests
  • Colonoscopy
  • Structural Tests


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