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Get the facts about colorectal cancer

  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.1
  • One in 18 people will develop CRC.2
  • In 2006, approximately 147,000 people will be diagnosed with CRC, and 55,000 will die from the disease.
  • Less than 50% of Americans aged 50 and older are routinely screened for CRC.3

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable through early detection with proper screening.

If you are over 50 or have a family history of colorectal cancer, see your doctor to schedule a colonoscopy.

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References:

  1. Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition. Colorectal cancer fact sheet. Available at http://www.fdhn.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=210. Accessed October 11, 2006.
  2. Colon Cancer Alliance. Disease information: CRC facts & figures. Available at http://www.ccalliance.org/what_statistics.html. Accessed October 11, 2006
  3. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Cancer-colorectal cancer screening rates. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/statistics/screening_rates.htm. Accessed Octeber 11, 2006.

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