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Register to Win a Dodge Challenger!
Take the CHALLENGE and DODGE Colon Cancer.
Join the millions of Americans who are taking a stand against colon cancer and take the Dodge Colon Cancer Pledge. When you pledge, you make a promise to yourself to undergo this routine procedure that may help save your life. Even if you have already had a colonoscopy, we encourage you to take the pledge to help spread the word about early detection of colon cancer. Colon Cancer is preventable 90% of the time, but you and your loved ones have to get screened. You have the power to make a difference in the lives of your family and those you care about. Screening through colonoscopy equals prevention!
I Pledge To:
1.) Educate myself and family about colon cancer and who is at risk, including:
African-Americans 45 and older
Anyone 50 or older
Those 40 or older with a family history of polyps or colon or rectal cancer
Anyone who has a history of cancer or polyps
2.) Encourage family and friends who should get screened to schedule a colonoscopy.
3.) Schedule my own colonoscopy if I am at-risk.
4.) Spread the word.
Click here to sign up for the Colon Cancer Walk/Run
Rules and Regulations
For more information on volunteering please email or call Laurie Townsend, 812-477-6103-option 1, ltownsend@evansvillegi.com
Colon Screening for Life along with its many sponsors in the community would like to continue to advance its mission of education on the importance of early detection of colon cancer and spreading the message of prevention through regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle.
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer. The colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus.
It's the Second Leading Cancer Killer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn't have to be. Few cancers are as easily preventable as colon cancer. Removing precancerous growths, called polyps, from the colon prevents the development of colon cancer. Even if colon cancer has already developed, finding it and treating it before symptoms are present result in a greater than 90% treatment success. If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. So if you are 50 or older, start getting screened now.
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