March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Happy Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

Colon cancer is the most preventable and treatable cancer, if detected early.  Have you made your appointment to talk to your physician about your risk factors?

How can you reduce your risk of colon cancer?

1. Get screened regularly.  Talk to your health care provider today to discuss your risk factors, such as health conditions, family history, or other factors.
2. See a doctor if you have any symptoms.  Check out our symptoms page here.
3. Maintain a healthy diet that is low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
4. Be active.  Regular exercise, of at least 30 minutes on 4-5 days a week, can reduce your risk of colon cancer.
5. Don't smoke or stop smoking.
6. Drink alcohol in moderation.

Want to know more about colon cancer prevention?  Check out our website!  And, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to keep current with the latest news!  

What's Going On?

We have a lot of fun things going on over on the website!  Our new mascot, SOAR, is available for purchase.  He is a super-cute and cuddly white tiger that is available for purchase in our online shop. All proceeds go to the Colon Cancer Foundation programs for screening awareness and colon cancer research.  Plus, shipping is free!

On March 15, 2014 from 12:30 to 4:40 P.M., the Susie's Cause Colon Cancer Health Festival, in conjunction with Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, will be going on at the Mondawmin Mall!  There will be literature, educational lectures, mock colonoscopy demonstrations, free colonoscopies for qualified individuals (at local hospitals), discussions, music and giveaways!  Come out and join us!

March 29th brings the Blue Ribbon Run in Wilmington, NC.  We are excited to be affiliated with the Blue Ribbon Run this year and to help raise colon cancer awareness and the need for screening.   Check out the Blue Ribbon Run website for more information!  We hope to see you there!

Disclaimer: The information presented on the Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer web site and blog is solely intended to provide you with information that will help educate you on the importance of diet, exercise and regular cancer screening in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Adopting these habits is an individual choice and one that should only be made after consultation with your health care professional. No information provided on this Web site or otherwise offered by CRPF is intended to replace or in any way modify the advice of your health care professional.