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IntroductionIntroduction
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Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview
I. What is colon cancer?II. Reduce your riskIII. How to find a screening facilityIV. Patient resourcesV. Get involved
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What isWhat is
Colon Cancer?Colon Cancer?
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The FactsThe Facts
• 2nd leading cancer killer in the U.S.
– Every 9.3 minutes, a person in the U.S.
dies of colon cancer
• Survival depends on early detection
– 90% five-year survival rate in early
detected cases
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What is Colon Cancer?What is Colon Cancer?
Cancer that occurs in
the colon or rectum. It
is also called colorectal
cancer.
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Colon cancer comes from polyps.
One in every three adults has polyps.
What is Colon Cancer?What is Colon Cancer?
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How Can I ReduceHow Can I Reduce
My Risk ForMy Risk For
Colon Cancer?Colon Cancer?
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How Can I Reduce My Risk?How Can I Reduce My Risk?
• Know your risk
• Maintain a healthy weight throughout life
• Be physically active
• Eat a healthy diet
• Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Do not use tobacco products
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How Can I Reduce My Risk?How Can I Reduce My Risk?
Groups at an increased risk:Groups at an increased risk:
– Those age 50 andThose age 50 and older
– Individuals with a personal or family history Individuals with a personal or family history of
colon cancercolon cancer, non-cancerous colon polyps, or
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Alaska Natives, Native Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics and Jews of Eastern
European decent
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How Can I Reduce My Risk?How Can I Reduce My Risk?
The best way to reduce your risk
is by getting screened.
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Colon Cancer Colon Cancer ScreeningScreening
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Screening OptionsScreening Options
There are many screening options. You
should talk to your doctor about finding
the screening test that is right for you.
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• Common Screening Options:
– Colonoscopy
– Virtual colonoscopy (computerized
tomographic colonography or CTC)
– Sigmoidoscopy
– Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
– Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)
Screening OptionsScreening Options
To learn more about screening options and tests, visit www.ccalliance.org.
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A colonoscopy is the most
effective screening method.
It can reduce the average
person's risk of dying from
colon cancer by 90%90%.
Screening OptionsScreening Options
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• Just over half of U.S. adults aged 50+
have had a colonoscopy or
sigmoidoscopy.
• Why aren’t people getting screened?
• Good news – screening rates are on the
rise!
Screening OptionsScreening Options
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How can I find a How can I find a screening facility?screening facility?
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• Get a referral from your doctor
• Visit the CCA’s Screening Resource
page at www.ccalliance.org to find a
surgeon or screening facility near you
Screening FacilitiesScreening Facilities
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Where can I find Where can I find resources or support resources or support
if I have colon cancer?if I have colon cancer?
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Resources and SupportResources and Support
The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is a community that
provides hope and support to colon cancer patients and
their families while saving lives through screening,
access, awareness, advocacy and research.
.
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Patient Support ServicesPatient Support Services
– Toll-Free Helpline:Toll-Free Helpline: (877) 422-2030 (877) 422-2030
– Buddy ProgramBuddy Program
– www.MyCCASupport.comwww.MyCCASupport.com
– Local Chapters Local Chapters
– Clinical Trials Matching ServiceClinical Trials Matching Service
– National ConferenceNational Conference
– Conversations about Colorectal Cancer Conversations about Colorectal Cancer WebinarsWebinars
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How Can I Join theHow Can I Join the
Fight Against Colon Fight Against Colon Cancer?Cancer?
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Get InvolvedGet Involved• Become a CCA Voices Volunteer
• Join the Buddy Program
• Participate in an Undy 5000 5K Walk/Run
• Make a donation or hold a fundraiser
• Talk about colon cancer with family and friends
• “Like” the CCA on Facebook or follow on Twitter
(@CCAlliance)
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Get InvolvedGet Involved
• March is National Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month
• Raising awareness about colon cancer
• Increasing screening rates
• Celebrating survivors and honoring those
we’ve lost
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Get InvolvedGet InvolvedNational Dress in Blue Day
Program
• Kicks off March every year
• Brings nationwide attention
to colon cancer and
celebrates the courage
of those affected by this
disease
• www.dressinblueday.com
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Learn MoreLearn More
To learn more or to find out how you can get
involved in the fight against colon cancer,
visit:
www.ccalliance.org