Ten (10) Need-to-Know Facts : 

1. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States

2. Colon Cancer affects both men and women of all ethnicities

3. Colon cancer may be inherited

4. People with colon cancer may feel completely healthy

5. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer

6. Colonoscopy is the most effective colorectal cancer screening test

7. All average risk people should have a screening colonoscopy as early as age 45

8. Colorectal screening saves lives

9. Many Americans are not being screened for colon cancer when they should, despite the life-saving benefits

10. Adopting healthy habits may help lower your colorectal cancer risk too

Contact NTTC to schedule screenings and/or answer any questions you may have!