“The sad part is it is one of the most treatable and curable of cancers,” she said. “There are a lot of reasons why people are not screened, aside from being outside of access to care. People just put it off, they think they're invincible.”

via Don’t put off colon cancer screening | jacksonsun.com | The Jackson Sun.

Did you know that most colorectal cancers start as non-cancerous polyps, and a colonoscopy can find, and most often, remove them before they develop into cancer?

Know the symptoms  and if you are at high risk or experience any of these signs, please talk to your doctor.

Early stages of colorectal cancer do not usually have symptoms. Advanced disease may cause:

• Rectal bleeding or blood in or on the stool
• Change in bowel habits or stools that are narrower than usual
• Stomach discomfort (bloating, fullness or cramps)
• Diarrhea, constipation or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
• Weight loss for no apparent reason
• Constant fatigue
• Vomiting