Wake-Up Washington State!- Colon cancer is one of the most common - yet preventable - cancers.
- Each year, 150,000 new cases are diagnosed and 50,000 people will die. Of those cases 15,000 are under the age of 50
- Early screening is the best way to prevent this disease. Identifying and removing polyps during screening can decrease risks by 60% to 90%.
- You should be screened if you are 50 years or older, OR if you have a family or personal history of colorectal cancer.
Get Screened! |