Any cancer that develops in the large intestine is called Colorectal Cancer (CRC). CRC didn’t stop because of the pandemic. CRC is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. If CRC is found early, the survival rate is very high. CRC screening can save your life! Who should be screened for […]
Using Nutrition to Prevent Colorectal Cancer in our Children
The month of March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Nutrition Month. Did you know? Young onset Colorectal Cancer is on the rise 1 in 20 people will be diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in their lifetime 10% of new Colorectal Cancer patients are younger than age 50 Only 5-10% of Colorectal […]
Colon Cancer: How Your Family History Can Affect Your Child’s Abdominal Health
On average, 1 in 20 people will develop colon cancer. Colon cancer can occur at any age but 90% of colon cancer is discovered in people age 50 and older. Starting at age 50, men and women should have a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer and keep an eye on their abdominal health. However, […]
