Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum become abnormal and form a tumor.
It is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States after lung cancer.
The exact causes of colorectal cancer are not known, but there are known risk factors, including:
Age - Colorectal cancer is more likely to occur as people age. Although this disease can occur at any age, most people who develop colorectal cancer are over ag...
Polyps - These abnormal growths protrude from the inner wall of the colon or rectum. While most are benign, detecting and removing polyps may help prevent color...
Personal or family history - If you or members of your family have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, you are more at risk of developing it.
Additional factors that may play a role in the development of colorectal cancer include smoking, lack of exercise and a diet with lots of red meats.
Colorectal cancer is generally best treated when discovered early, before it has had a chance to spread.
A screening colonoscopy is the best tool against colorectal cancer.
If you are over 50 (younger if there’s family history), having a screening colonoscopy is an incredibly important tool in detecting an issue before it becomes p...

CREDIT: Dr. David Eisenberg, MD, Surgical Oncologist, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital.

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