Once symptoms develop, the rate for a successful cure decreases.
Colonoscopy has proven to be an effective method for preventing colorectal cancer by detecting and removing polyps that have the potential to develop into colorectal cancer as well as finding early cancers that are more effectively treated.
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer in women, and it's the third leading cause of cancer-related death in women.
Colorectal cancer is a lethal disease, but certainly a preventable one if screenings are done at the appropriate time and intervals. Education and screening are the keys to preventing colorectal cancer.
