Let's Talk Colorectal Cancer

Why be concerned about colorectal cancer? It's the second leading cancer killer among men and women. Sadly, African Americans are more likely to die from it than anyone else.

So let's talk about it!

Colorectal cancer is not a deatlh sentence and can be treated when found early. Screening can also find and remove pre-cancerous polyps before they turn into colorectal cancer.

Age is the biggest risk factor. African American men and women need to start getting screened at age 50 or earlier if colorectal cancer runs in your immediate family.

Prevent it. Treat it. Beat it.

Pledge today to do your part in the fight against colorectal cancer:

(1) Get screened for colorectal cancer (if age 50 or with a family history)

(2) Talk with your doctor about getting screened

(3) Keep active and maintain a healthy weight (both are known to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer).

(4) Talk to loved ones and friends age 50 + about getting screened.

(5) Find out about your family's medical history.


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Why be concerned about colorectal cancer? It's the second leading cancer killer among men and women. Sadly, African Americans are more likely to die from it than anyone else.

So let's talk about it!

Colorectal cancer is not a deatlh sentence and can be treated when found early. Screening can also find and remove pre-cancerous polyps before they turn into colorectal cancer.

Age is the biggest risk factor. African American men and women need to start getting screened at age 50 or earlier if... (read more)