GI QUIZ

Colon cancer is America's second highest cause of cancer death in men and women combined... Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in America for men and women. The American Cancer Society estimates the risk for developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20 and that over 50,000 will die from it in 2014. Colonoscopy screening has steadily dropped the death rate. Screening saves lives!... In most cases, colorectal cancer does not show specific symptoms. Most colorectal cancer starts as a benign clump of cells called a polyp. Over time, a polyp can become cancerous. In most cases, polyps are easily and painlessly removed during a routine screening colonoscopy. 90% of those diagnosed with cancer at a local stage found during screening, survived!