When colon cancer is caught early, patients have a better than 90% chance of survival. If you are at risk, regular screening could save your life.
Risk factors include:
- Age over 50
- A family history of colon cancer
- A personal history of colon cancer
- Long standing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Personal history of polyps
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Diet low in fruits & vegetables
