most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about — much less talking about — our colons. And the words "colon-cancer screening"? Uh, let's change the subject, right?
Actually no, because those three words can save your life, or the life of someone you love.
- Colon cancer is preventable.
- Colon-cancer screening saves lives — if all colon-cancer cases were detected at their earliest stages, five-year overall survival rates would jump from 65 percent to 90 percent.
- Colon-cancer screening is cost-effective and safe.
- Legislation in Washington state ensures that colon-cancer screening is covered by insurance.
