March is national colorectal cancer awareness month. According to national guidelines, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), as many as 60 percent of these deaths may have been prevented with regular screening.
EZ-DETECTTM Colon Cancer Kits
To help prevent and detect colon cancer, during the entire month of March, Houston Northwest Medical Center will be giving away free* EZ-DETECTTM colon cancer kits.
Why get screened?
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Successful treatment is more likely when colorectal cancer is detected early
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It alerts people who don’t have any symptoms of the disease
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Some polyps, or growths, can be found and removed before they turn into cancer
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It can find colorectal cancer early, when it is small and more likely to be cured
Know the risk factors
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More than 9 out of 10 people with colorectal cancer are over 50
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Some types of polyps and inflammatory bowel disease increase the risk of colorectal cancer
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Family history increases the risk of the disease
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Incidence rates for colon cancer have been increasing for African-Americans and Hispanics according to the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Call 281-580-0000 to find out if you are eligible for your free EZ-DETECTTM colon cancer kits while supplies last.
*$7.99 retail value.