Colon Cancer is PreventableColon cancer is one of the most common and, yet preventable, cancers. Early screening is the only way to remove polyps before they become cancerous. Colonoscopies are necessary for anyone over the age of 50 or younger with a family history. Each year, 150,000 new cases are diagnosed and 50,000 people will die. Of those, 15,000 are under the age of 50. In Washington State, only 66% of all insured people get screenings and only 33% of uninsured people do. In a recent study of 4,000 colon cancer patients, only about 40% are following up on their recommended screenings after treatment to make sure the disease hasn't returned. Eradicate Colon Cancer in Washington State! Donate, Volunteer, Get Screened! Today! 
Examínese, una colonoscopia podría salvarle la vida!El Cáncer al colon puede ser prevenible en un mayor porcentaje si se detecta a tiempo. La colonoscopia es el único examen de cáncer al colon que puede detectar los pólipos y al removerlos, puede prevenir que estos se conviertan en pólipos cancerosos. Una Colonoscopia es necesaria en todas las personas de 50 años de edad ó en personas más jóvenes si es que tienen historia familiar de cáncer al colon. |
