March - Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Six years ago I had a colonoscopy. I was due for another colonoscopy in a little under four years. But I did have a colonoscopy in the past.

To all my friends over 50 years of age, have you had yours?

Get the Facts- Colorectal cancer screening saves lives!

Colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon or rectum—is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with advancing age. Colorectal cancer also is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States.

If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided.

Make your appointment this week.