Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. In 2010, an estimated 102,900 new cases of colon and 39,670 cases of rectal cancer are expected to be diagnosed and an estimated 51,370 deaths from colorectal cancer are expected to occur.
Screening and early detection saves lives. When colorectal cancer is diagnosed at the localized stage, the five year survival rate is 90%, and of course, many people live much longer, and many are cured. CRC can be prevented through the early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps, detectable only through colorectal cancer screenings.
Source: National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
For More Information
Brochures
Screen For Life (.pdf) - Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer—but it doesn’t have to be. What you need to know about screening. Tri-fold brochure from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fast Facts (.pdf) - Facts about colorectal cancer. From the CDC.
Educational Videos
What to Expect During a Colonoscopy - (Link to American College of Gastroenterology) - This video underscores the lifesaving importance of colorectal screening by colonoscopy. The video instills confidence in patients about the effectiveness, safety and importance of colonoscopy. Featuring the experience of a female patient, we follow her through the day of her exam. The video reviews all clinical information regarding colonoscopy and urges viewers to follow all instructions from their health care providers.
Straight Talk on Colorectal Cancer Screening - (Link to Prevent Cancer Foundation) - Eight part video series about lowering your risk for colon cancer. Each video segment is under 2 minutes long