March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | Penn Medicine ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer to affect men and women in the United States. In the majority of cases, colorectal cancer develops from abnormal growths in the colon or rectum called polyps. The good news is that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60 percent of colorectal cancers are preventable by removing polyps before they become cancerous.

Penn Gastroenterology recommends the following measures to help prevent colon cancer:

• Schedule regular colorectal cancer screening tests starting at age 50.
• Include fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet.
• Increase physical activity and maintain a healthy weight.
• If you have a family history of colon cancer, talk to your doctor about a cancer risk evaluation.

To schedule a colorectal cancer screening test, call 800.789.PENN (7366) or visit www.PennMedicine.org.

Source: http://penn-medicine-health-newsletter.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness.html

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