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1 in 20 People Will Develop Colorectal Cancer in Their Lifetime

Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined

Colorectal is One of the Deadliest Cancers

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates 164,690 new cases and 29,430 deaths from prostate cancer in 2018.

Key Facts

Risk Factors: overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, family history, over 50, smoking and alcohol use
 

Primary Screening: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy with Fecal Testing.  This highly invasive test is 88% accurate in identifying colorectal cancer.
 

Survival Rates (5 years):  
Stage I - 87%
Stage IIA - 80%
Stage IIB - 49%
Stage IIIA - 84%
Stage IIIB - 71%
Stage IIIC - 58%
Stage IV - 12%

Early Detection is Key to Beating Cancer!

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