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- Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon and rectum.
- An estimated 148,810 people were diagnosed in 2008 and an estimated 49,960 people will die from the disease.
- Colorectal cancer is the #2 cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
- Regular screenings can often find colon cancer early, when it's most likely to be prevented.
- Both men and women are at risk.
- 93% of cases occur in people age 50 and older.
- Symptoms usually appear only with more advanced disease.
- An average risk person should be screened at age 50.
- You may be at a higher risk if you have a family history of colorectal cancer.
- Screening exams save lives.
- Colorectal cancer almost always develops from pre cancerous polyps. Screening exams can find and remove polyps before they turn into cancer.
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