Home Health : Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Fortunately, survival rates are going up due to early detection. Colorectal cancer can often be treated successfully if detected early. Anyone can get colorectal cancer, but it is important to remember that 9 out of 10 cases occur in adults over age 50. Many health experts recommend that people begin screenings at age 50 or earlier for those with family history of colon cancer, polyps or inflammatory bowel disease. St. John’s Mercy Regional Foundation and KOAM are teaming up to offer free colorectal cancer screening kits. You can do the test in the privacy of your home and mail it back for results. Kits will be available from August 24th through September 4th. It’s fast, free, easy and could save your life. For more information call St. John’s Referral One at 625.2000 or log on to stj.com.
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