March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer death in both men and women and that is why March is dedicated to spreading the word about getting checked out.
According to krextv The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy every 10 years or a CT colonography every five.
For adults over the age of 50 it is extremely important to get screened. Early detection can lead to better odds of getting cured. According to the nydailynews Dr. Alex Ky, an associate professor of surgery at Mount Sinai, said, “Colorectal cancer is the most treatable and preventable cancer we have, but 55,000 Americans a year are still dying from it.”
It is the third most common cancer diagnosis in the country. As most colorectal symptoms go unnoticed it is extremely critical for people to get screened. The colonoscopy process is painless and the entire process usually takes between 20-30 minutes.