Medical experts say that colon cancer
will take the lives of 50,000 Americans
this year alone. The way to help prevent
these deaths is through screening tests.
Proper screening can prevent more than
half of these deaths. Screening catches
the cancer early, when treatment works
best. Talk to a doctor about when to start
screening for colorectal cancer.
High Fashion Shines a
Spotlight on Colon Cancer
(BPT) - Blue is the new black. It is also
the national color for colorectal cancer
education. Who better to talk about the
cancer than Carmen Marc Valvo. He is
one of the nation's top designers. And he
also has had the disease.
Fight Colorectal Cancer is a national
group that helps people learn more about
"I was lucky because I caught my disease
the disease. Check out the group's
early before it had a chance to get
website at
worse," says Carmen Marc Valvo.
www.FightColorectalCancer.org.
"When I first found out, I wanted to keep
it to myself. But after my experience, I
wanted to share my story with others.
Join others across the country in the
My hope is that people will talk to their
group's One Million Strong "Virtual
doctors and find out their risks for this
March." Bayer HealthCare is the
disease."
national sponsor of the march as well as
There are many things that can put a
the One Million Strong educational
person at higher risk for colorectal
campaign. The company will donate $2
cancer. Being age 50 or older is one risk. for every person who joins the effort up
Having a family history of the disease is to $40,000 for Fight Colorectal Cancer.
another. Knowing the risks is a good first To play a part, go to
step to preventing this deadly disease.
www.MarchforCRC.com.
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