Wake-Up Washington State!Colon cancer is one of the most common - yet preventable - cancers. - Each year, 141,000 new cases are diagnosed and 49,350 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 risk 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! |
