Key facts


Treatment options have improved in recent years.
Nearly 5% of the U.S.'s total population experiences colon cancer in their lifetime, and the percentages are even higher in some ethnic groups.

Recommended screening begins at age 50, but detection steps may be advisable earlier if you are in a higher risk group.
To help you live cancer free, a healthy diet also helps reduce risk factors.




 

March is Colon Cancer Prevention Month

Colon cancer is the third most common and second highest cancer-related cause of death in the United States. Yet it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Identifying and removing polyps during screening can decrease the risk of death by 60% to 90%.

Mercer Island Rotary and its partners in the health care community would like to team with you to raise funds to save lives by preventing this terrible disease.

All funds raised by Mercer Island Half participants will benefit Colon Cancer STARS, founded by the Washington State's Colorectal Task Force, to provide support, awareness, and resources for colon cancer prevention.

To learn more, visit:

Washington Colon Cancer STARS
The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The Colorectal Cancer Coalition
Colon Cancer Coalition Run - get your rear in gear!
No More Excuses - New York Times editorial on why you
should get screened (September 22, 2008; subscription required)