Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2016 there are estimated to be 1,685,210 newly diagnosed cases. The enormity of this disease is partly due to the fact that there are so many varieties of cancer out there. It does not discriminate…

Each March, health professionals put the focus on Colon Cancer Awareness. Although colon cancer, sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer, is one of the most preventable types of cancer, it is the third most common cancer among men and women individually. While the death rate from colon cancer has decreased over the past 20 years,…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States? The irony is that is it also the one of the most preventable cancers.  Reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by getting screened, knowing your risk factors and having a healthy…