Post on 18-Dec-2015
IntroductionIntroduction
Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview
I. What is colon cancer?II. Reduce your riskIII. How to find a screening facilityIV. Patient resourcesV. Get involved
What isWhat is
Colon Cancer?Colon Cancer?
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
What is Colon Cancer?What is Colon Cancer?
Cancer that occurs in
the colon or rectum. It
is also called colorectal
cancer.
Colon cancer comes from polyps.
One in every three adults has polyps.
What is Colon Cancer?What is Colon Cancer?
How Can I ReduceHow Can I Reduce
My Risk ForMy Risk For
Colon Cancer?Colon Cancer?
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
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
How Can I Reduce My Risk?How Can I Reduce My Risk?
The best way to reduce your risk
is by getting screened.
Colon Cancer Colon Cancer ScreeningScreening
Screening OptionsScreening Options
There are many screening options. You
should talk to your doctor about finding
the screening test that is right for you.
• 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.
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
• 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
How can I find a How can I find a screening facility?screening facility?
• 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
Where can I find Where can I find resources or support resources or support
if I have colon cancer?if I have colon cancer?
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.
.
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
How Can I Join theHow Can I Join the
Fight Against Colon Fight Against Colon Cancer?Cancer?
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)
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
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
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