CDC: Begin Colon Cancer Screening At 45

Jessica, first received word that she had colon cancer when she logged on 1177. She received word that the cancer had spread in a text message about a

Colon Cancer Screening is Important

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. Early detection and treatment are instrumental at improving survival rates, and regular screening decreases the risk of colon cancer in the first place.

CDC: Begin Colon Cancer Screening At 45

LINCOLN, Neb. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Nebraska as well as…