You Have Power Over Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths and rates are on the rise – especially among those over the age of 50.

Thankfully, nearly 60% of colon cancer-related deaths can be prevented through safe and effective colonoscopies. The American Cancer Society now recommends screening for anyone 45 and older because early detection is so critical. Learn more below about symptoms and screenings, and call your primary care provider to find out if you should schedule a screening with the experts at Mosaic.

Who Should Get Screened?

Mosaic recommends getting screened if you meet one or more of these criteria:

• Adults between 45 and 75
• Those with a family history of:
  • Colon cancer
  • Colon polyps
  • Genetic diseases
• Anyone with these symptoms:
  • Changes in bowel habits (such as diarrhea, constipation), that lasts for more than a few days
  • Feeling that you need to have a bowel movement that's not relieved by having one
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Blood in the stool
  • Dark black stools
  • Cramping or abdominal (belly) pain
  • Weakness and fatigue (tiredness)
  • Unintentional weight loss

If you have any of these symptoms, do not delay in reporting them to your physician. They may suggest a colorectal screening.

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