As March comes to a close, the community is reminded that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the Second Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths (CDC, 2018).
It’s Time to get your Colon Checked! Periodic screening is the key to prevention when it comes to colon cancer. Please don’t wait. Your friends at Southern Gastroenterology and Hepatology remind you to get schedule your colon check today.
DO YOU KNOW THE RED FLAGS?
Change in bowel Habits; Blood in the stool ; Weight loss; Abdominal pain
Below are the recommended guidelines for colon cancer screening:
Anyone over the age of 50 years old; African American screening is recommended at 45 years of age; Family history of colon cancer risk factors; Personal history of IBD such as Crohn’s, celiac or ulcerative colitis; Personal history of any type of cancer; Low fiber; High fat diet; Obesity; Tobacco and alcohol use; No regular exercise
Please call Southern Gastroenterology and Hepatology Consultants at 912-384-7275 to schedule your colon screening today. We have two providers in the office, Dr. Sudhakhar Jonnalagadda, MD, Board Certified Gastroenterologist and Farah Smith, FNP-C.
References Include:
CDC, 2018
Mayo Clinic 2018
American College of Gastroenterology