The danger of colorectal cancer

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The chances of you knowing someone affected by this type of cancer are high. Colorectal cancer is the second highest cause of cancer related death and this march is being highlighted to increase awareness about the disease and the importance of getting a colonoscopy.
Through early diagnosis colorectal cancer can be cured for about 90 percent of those diagnosed and a colonoscopy is the most common way of screening.
A colonoscopy is so important for detecting the cancer because there are usually no symptoms.
Approximately 50,000 people die from this cancer annually therefore it’s important to follow doctor’s orders.
Even with the widespread campaigns dedicated to the prevention and early diagnosis of colorectal cancer it is shocking that only 55 percent of the general public will participate in the screenings for this disease. For more information about the process call Dr. Lopez at 956 -687-6963.