Self-Test on Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer - cancer of the colon and rectum - is the second leading cancer killer in the United States and all women and men aged 50 and older are at risk. The good news is that colorectal cancer is preventable and, if detected early, curable.
Are You at Risk?
Depending upon your age and family history, you could be at risk for developing this disease. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, talk to your colorectal surgeon or other healthcare provider about getting screened for colorectal cancer (screening means getting tested for a disease even if you don't have symptoms).
Lower Your Risk
Screening can prevent colorectal cancer and healthy lifestyle choices can help. Here are some things you can do to lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer:
Source: American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) website at www.fascrs.org.
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