5 COLON- CANCER FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

1Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second-leading cancer killer in the United States.

2Colon cancer is an equal opportunity disease, affecting men and women of all racial and ethnic groups and socio-economic backgrounds.

3Colon cancer is most often found in people older than 50, but some people may get the disease at a younger age, especially those with genetic predispositions.

4About 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with regular screenings.

5Five years is a milestone. About nine out of every 10 people whose colorectal cancer is found early and treated are still alive five years later.