4 SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT COLON CANCER
1. IT’S THE SECOND BIGGEST CANCER
Colon cancer kills more people each year than every other type of cancer except lung cancer. The number one cause of death for people between the ages of 45 and 65 is cancer.
And colon cancer is super common. One in 24 Americans will get colon cancer. And one in 260 of us will get it before we turn 50.
1. IT’S THE SECOND DEADLIEST CANCER
Colon cancer kills more people each year than every other type of cancer except lung cancer. The number one cause of death for people between the ages of 45 and 65 is cancer.
And colon cancer is super common. One in 24 Americans will get colon cancer. And one in 250 of us will get it before we turn 50.
2. HEALTH DISPARITIES ARE SYSTEMIC AND REAL
People of color tend to receive later-stage diagnoses and lower quality of care. Black Americans get colon cancer about 15% more often than White Americans, and are 35% more likely to die from it. The American Indian and Alaska Native communities experience the highest mortality and incidence rates in the nation.
2. HEALTH DISPARITIES ARE SYSTEMIC AND REAL
People of color tend to receive later stage diagnoses and lower quality of care. Black Americans get colon cancer about 15% more often than White Americans, and are 35% more likely to die from it. The American Indian and Alaska Native communities experience the highest mortality and incidence rates in the nation.
Colon cancer is predicted to be the top cancer killer for people under 50 by 2030. It’s also going up by 90% in people under 35 by 2030.
Unfortunately, even though risks are rising quickly, most people under 45 aren’t eligible for screening unless they already have cancer symptoms or family history. If you see blood in your poop, call your doc ASAP – no matter your age.
4. THE GOOD NEWS
Colon Cancer is
The Preventable Cancer
You can prevent colon cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they become cancer. Colonoscopy can prevent cancer or stop it early, and among the at-home options, Cologuard is able to detect precancer and cancer that may be present in the colon.
4. THE GOOD NEWS
Colon Cancer is
The Preventable Cancer
You can prevent colon cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they become cancer. Colonoscopy can prevent cancer or stop it early, and among the at-home options, Cologuard is able to detect precancer and cancer that may be present in the colon.
Presenting Sponsor: Cologuard®
Cologuard® is a non-invasive colon cancer screening test for those aged 45 and above and at average risk. If you are 45 and older and are interested in information on how to receive Cologuard® screening test, talk to your doctor or visit cologuard.com
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