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DRaH sets awareness event for colon cancer
posted March 5th, 2009The Duke Raleigh Endoscopy Team is holding an awareness fair to mark Colon Cancer Awareness month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 6 in the Dogwood Room Cafe.
The awareness fair will include educational information for the public about the importance of screening, the latest information on colorectal cancer and prevention, the importance of diet and family history, door prizes and giveaways.
Physicians will be available to answer any questions.
No registration required and the event is free.
Not including skin cancers, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States is colorectal cancer. Although fatal if not treated, it is also one of the most curable forms of cancer.
Colorectal cancer begins as a polyp. If polyps are identified and removed at an early stage, colorectal cancer can be prevented. Screening should begin at age 50 or sooner for those with a family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps.