Colorectal Cancer

Melissa RodriguezMelissa Rodriguez

Colon Cancer

Malignancy that arises from the inner lining Malignancy that arises from the inner lining of the colonof the colon

22ndnd leading cancer deaths in the United leading cancer deaths in the United StatesStates

Preventable and CurablePreventable and Curable

Colonic Polyps

Polyps: Extra pieces of tissue that grow Polyps: Extra pieces of tissue that grow inside your bodyinside your body

Colonic means the large intestine or colon.Colonic means the large intestine or colon. Complete causes are unknownComplete causes are unknown It takes 10 years for Polyps toIt takes 10 years for Polyps to

turn cancerousturn cancerous

Polyp Prevention

DO NOT SMOKEDO NOT SMOKE Early ScreeningEarly Screening High Fiber / Low Fat Diets High Fiber / Low Fat Diets CalciumCalcium Folic Acid Folic Acid

Colonoscopies

Average age is 50 * Debates state Average age is 50 * Debates state screenings should start at 40screenings should start at 40

Removal of any growths and polypsRemoval of any growths and polyps 30-60 minute procedures30-60 minute procedures Colonoscopes are usedColonoscopes are used

Colonoscopies

Average age is 50 * Debates state Average age is 50 * Debates state screenings should start at 40screenings should start at 40

Removal of any growths and polypsRemoval of any growths and polyps 30-60 minute procedures30-60 minute procedures Colonoscopes are usedColonoscopes are used