*Individual results may vary.
While you can’t change your family’s medical history, you can maintain good health habits that minimize your risk of developing colon cancer.
Colon cancer is a slow-growing form of cancer that usually develops gradually over many years. It often (but not always) begins as a non-cancerous polyp or growth in the tissue that lines your colon or rectum and can become cancerous if left undetected.
You can prevent colorectal cancer by having a routine colonoscopy. Ask your primary care doctor when you should get your first screening or call HGA to schedule your appointment. This test screens the entire length of your colon for abnormalities and allows the gastroenterologist to remove any suspicious polyps or tissue that might otherwise change into cancer.
If you are in one of the following risk groups. It is estimated that 47% of adults 50 and older are not following this recommendation. Make your appointment today if you meet any of the following conditions:
It is estimated one in three adults aged 50 to 75 years have not been tested for colorectal cancer as recommended.¹
If you are relatively inactive, begin an exercise program. If you already exercise, don’t stop.
Obesity is considered a possible risk factor for colon cancer.
Reduce how much red and processed meat you eat.
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