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Facts
- Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, and the third most common type of cancer.
- One in 23 men and one in 25 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
- 25-30% of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer have a fa
mily history of the disease. 60% of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with screening. - Data suggests that the incidence of colorectal cancer for those under 50 is on the rise.
When should I see a health care provider?
Call your health care provider if you have:
- A change in bowel habits that lasts more than a few weeks
- A feeling of needing to have a bowel movement that doesn’t go away even after doing so
- Rectal bleeding, dark stools, or blood in the stool
- Stomach discomfort, including bloating or steady abdominal pain Unexplained weakness or fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
Resources
- For current screening guidelines visit the CDC's Colorectal Cancer Screening Page.
- The Fight Colorectal Cancer website provides valuable information about the disease.
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center provides screening and other services.
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ also has a Colorectal Cancer Resource Center.