Nearly 75% of all colon cancer cases could be prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. Use these 8 tips as a guide to reduce your risk!
How Is Your Colon Looking?
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and colon cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults. Regular cancer screening can help detect the disease early, when treatment is most effective.
Under 50? Don’t ignore Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer center urges early screening as colon cancer rates rise in younger adults; one mom in her 30s was surprised when she was diagnosed
Rick’s Story & Colon Cancer Screening
Fear keeps many from getting screened for colon cancer. But Rick’s story shows how support, community and open communication around a sometimes taboo topic can save lives
Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the first part of the large intestine. Learn more about Colon Cancer and Prevention.
Talkin’ Tushes
This Colorectal Cancer prevention and screening workshop is focused on the historically Black churches of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Colon Cancer is the ONLY cancer that is 90% preventable when it is caught early. Only 40% of cases are being diagnosed during this window.
What Should I Know About Colorectal Screening?
Screening tests can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment works best.
Robert’s Story
“If I hadn’t been screened I wouldn’t have been able to see my son go off to college.” Robert said. Read more about Robert’s experience.
Family Health History of Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Having a family health history of colorectal cancer makes you more likely to get colorectal (colon) cancer yourself.
Men’s Health and Cancer
As Father’s Day approaches it is important to remind our men about the importance of taking care of their health… so there are many Father’s Days to come.