The unexpected faces of colon cancer
In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Colon Cancer Coalition is featuring the many faces of colon cancer. Unlike other forms of cancer, colon cancer suffers from a stereotype based on what is often inaccurate information. Many people believe that colon cancer affects only men over the age of fifty. But while many people diagnosed with colon cancer are middle aged, and many are male, the disease affects people of all ages, both genders and all races. Colon and rectal cancer do not discriminate.
Consider these stories:
Dylan Cappel, 23 year-old Olympic rower, lost to colon cancer.
Robyn Hassell, 25 year-old, lost to colon cancer eight weeks after diagnosis.
Dave Shogren, 41 year-old father and rectal cancer patient.
Fran Syverson, 52 year-old mother of two, lost to colon cancer.
Erica Paul, 28 year-old colon cancer survivor.
The faces of colon cancer are diverse and remarkable. By educating people of all ages about the symptoms of colon cancer, and by promoting colon cancer screening with Get Your Rear in Gear events, the Colon Cancer Coalition seeks to reduce the impact of this disease so that no one loses a son, a daughter, or a parent to colon cancer. If caught early, 90% of colon cancers are treatable.
The Colon Cancer Coalition recommends that people of all ages know their family health history, understand their risk factors for colon cancer and get screened if necessary.
Honor Colon Cancer Awareness month with us and Get Your Rear in Gear!
