Greater than 90% survival rates, when cancer is detected before it spreads to other organs. Later detection reduces those survival rates to less than 10%. Read article:"Is Cancer Curable if detected Early?"

Those with an immediate family member who has colon cancer are between two and three times more likely to develop cancer than those without a family history.

Approximately 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer each year: 37,000 die.

Colon cancer is the second largest cancer killer of men and women.

Colon cancer is up to 90% preventable by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet and limiting consumption of alcohol and tobacco products. Read article: "Healthy Living"

You can reduce your risk through regular screenings. Read article: "Recommended Screening"