Did you know that that Blue Star symbol was introduced on April 1, 2004 by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) to represent the fight against colorectal cancer? The Blue Star’s universal message is that colorectal cancer is PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE, and BEATABLE. Check out http://thenewbluestar.org/index.htm for more information on the logo.
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Not all irregular growths of abnormal cells are cancerous. Although risk increases with age, anyone can develop cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, men and women in the U.S. have about a 1 in 3 lifetime risk of developing invasive cancer.
Norma (MCCI Member) and Michelle (OSU Extension) will presenting on the success of the Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative at the 2014 Annual Ohio ACCN Research Seminar: Addressing Cancer Health Disparities in Appalachia. Join us to hear about the wonderful Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative as well as other programs and projects addressing cancer health disparities in Appalachia!
For those of you who need a screening test, but do not have insurance or can’t afford the testing, please contact Southeastern Med at 740-439-8156 or the Mount Carmel Colon Health Program at 614-546-3800. You may be eligable for a FREE screening test! Remember, if you are 50 or older, you need to be tested for colon cancer. If someone in your family has had colon cancer or if you have certain medical conditions, you might need to be tested before you are 50. Talk with your doctor about colon cancer screening.
According to ACS, the links between colorectal cancer and several lifestyle related factors (diet, weight, and exercise) are some of the strongest for any type of cancer. Learn how you can help to prevent and detect colon cancer. Join us at Powell’s Food Fair in Pomeroy tomorrow between noon and 6pm to tour the Super Colon and receive a free wellness plan.
Need local screening information? Check out the Resources in Meigs County.
You have 1,440 minutes in your day. Spare 2 minutes and 13 seconds to learn more about Colon Cancer by watching this ACS Video!
Did you know that screening can save up to 60% of colon cancer related deaths? In honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, schedule a screening test! Watch this ACS video on colon cancer testing “Get Tested for Colon Cancer: Here’s How” to learn about the different types of colon cancer screening tests.