Breaking the Stigma: The Importance of Talking Openly About Colon Health
Colon cancer is responsible for roughly 50,000 deaths in America every year, making it the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country, and the third most common cancer in men and women in the U.S. 1 Tragically, many of these deaths would be preventable with early detection. However, colorectal cancer often presents without symptoms, and when symptoms do appear, patients may be reluctant or too embarrassed to talk about them. Regular screenings can be effecti
