March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The blue star is the symbol of hope for a cure for colon cancer.
When you combine men and women, colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. Karli came home from school the other day and said "Mom did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death?" Of course I said "Yes honey. Why do you think we were so upset? " I was in a very advanced stage and then the FAP cancer to boot. I thank my Heavenly Father that I am still here!
With regular screenings, colon cancer can be found early. Screenings can even prevent it by removing polyps. (I had hundreds. That is why they had to remove my whole colon)
Unfortunately majority of colon cancers are not found early.
A colonoscopy is not that bad. Seriously. Get over it if fear is your excuse.
If you see blood in your stool or have had a change in popping habits, talk to you doc. Don't be embarrassed, they have seen and heard much worse. Do not let them blow you off, tell you your too young or don't have any risk factors. And don't think it is just all the red licorice you ate. GET YOUR COLONOSCOPY!
When you combine men and women, colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. Karli came home from school the other day and said "Mom did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death?" Of course I said "Yes honey. Why do you think we were so upset? " I was in a very advanced stage and then the FAP cancer to boot. I thank my Heavenly Father that I am still here!
With regular screenings, colon cancer can be found early. Screenings can even prevent it by removing polyps. (I had hundreds. That is why they had to remove my whole colon)
Unfortunately majority of colon cancers are not found early.
A colonoscopy is not that bad. Seriously. Get over it if fear is your excuse.
If you see blood in your stool or have had a change in popping habits, talk to you doc. Don't be embarrassed, they have seen and heard much worse. Do not let them blow you off, tell you your too young or don't have any risk factors. And don't think it is just all the red licorice you ate. GET YOUR COLONOSCOPY!
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