National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. David Berg from Lourdes Heath Systems spoke at a recent club meeting on colon health issues for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. 

 

His very informative presentation outlined the risk factors for colorectal cancer and described the various methods for screening.

 

Thanks to Dr. Berg for reminding us that regular screening for colon cancer saves lives!