Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the US?
Here are some sobering numbers:
141,210
The estimated number of people who were diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in the US in 2011.
49,380
The estimated number of people who died from colon or rectal cancer in the US in 2011.
Photo Credit: Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation Facebook Page
Colorectal screening saves lives. Screening can prevent colorectal cancer by finding precancerous polyps and removing them before they turn into invasive cancer. Regular screenings finds colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
Learn how to protect yourself at the PIX11 Health and Wellness Expo.
Visit the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation’s booth at the 2012 PIX11 Health and Wellness Expo (you won’t be able to miss it…trust us on this one!).
