Are YOU at Risk for Colorectal Cancer?
Any man or woman can get colorectal cancer, although there are certain factors that increase your risk. Common risk factors include: having a family history of colorectal cancer, personal history of colorectal polyps, inflammatory bowel disease or type 2 diabetes.
What you need to know:
- Screening should start at age 45 and even earlier if there is a family history.
- Most individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer experience NO SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS, making regular screenings vital to early detection.
- The risk of developing colorectal cancer can be reduced by maintaining a healthy body weight, regular physical activity, limiting intake of red and processed meats and not smoking.
Statistics and facts from the American Cancer Society
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