Colon Cancer — Get Tested Now!
December 2, 2024
Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide. It’s the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, yet it remains largely preventable when detected early. Colon cancer doesn’t discriminate — it can affect anyone. So, everyone 45 years or older and those at higher risk should be screened.
Early-stage cancers are typically treated with surgery to remove the tumor, sometimes followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy to eliminate any remaining cancerous cells. The five-year survival rate for localized colorectal cancer (cancer that hasn’t spread) is over 90%. However, once cancer has spread to other organs, the survival rate drops dramatically.
Colon cancer is largely preventable when detected early— get screened today.