Today starts Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Yes, there are many different kinds of cancer, but focusing on just one actually makes us focus on them all.
The best thing you can do to fight colorectal cancer is early detection. The best way is scheduling a Colonoscopy. I'll be the first to admit it's not the most fun thing to do but it sure beats dying. The Center for Disease Control reports the risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with advancing age. More than 90% of cases occur in people aged 50 or older.
A good friend of ours, Erika Hanson Brown is a Colon Cancer Survivor and talks about it in this news letter. She's also Mayor of "ColonTown," a vibrant community of "COLONists." Their Facebook Page is a great resource.
Cancer of any kind impacts you, your family and your friends in ways you cannot imagine. We've lived it at our house. It's not only the emotional and physical impact, but it can mean financial disaster if you're not prepared. Being sick shouldn't result in bankruptcy. Yet so many people simply aren't aware of what is, and what isn't, covered in their health care plans. I know, open enrollment meetings at work can be boring. Go anyways.
Another great resource, and we're proud to have them as a client, is Chemo101.com. Designed as a one-stop information source, it's not only for cancer patients, but their caregivers and health care providers too. It takes a team to win this fight. An informed team.
So be aware this month, and every month. In this case even an ounce of awareness can be worth tons of cure. Schedule a check-up. Immediately if not sooner.
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters Public Relations
"We start the conversation about you"
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