For some reason, colon cancer is often thought of as a "man's disease." In fact, there is an equal risk of colon cancer for men and women. Women over the age of 75 in particular are more likely to die from colon cancer than from breast cancer.
Colon Cancer Awareness Month Fact - Women Over 75
By Amber J. Tresca, About.com
Updated March 20, 2004
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