WHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER Comprehensive. Compassiona te. Community COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. One of every four deaths in the United States is due to cancer. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancerin the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people ages 50 and older. In 2015 the latest year for which incidence data are available, 140,788 new cases of Colon and Rectum cancer were reported, and 52,396 people died of Colon and Rectum cancer in the United States. For every 100,000 people, 38 new Colon and Rectum cancer cases were reported and 14 died of cancer The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer-that's why it's so important to get screened To increase awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening, Whittier Street Health Center is proudly participating in Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In 2015, the latest year for which incidence data are available, 140,788 new cases of Colon and Rectum cancer were reported, and 52,396 people died of Colon and Rectum cancer in the United States. For every 100,000 people, 38 new Colon and Rectum cancer cases were reported and 14 died of cancer People over age 50 have the highest risk of colorectal cancer. You may also be at higher risk if you are: African American Smoke Have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn's or Ulcerative colitis Have a family history of colorectal cancer Lifestyle factors such as lack of physical activity, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, amongst others Call WSHC to make an appointment today for a colorectal screening today. For more information, visit www.wshc.org Whittier Street Health Center 1290 Tremont St. Roxbury, MA 02120 T: 617-427-1000 Whittier @Quincy Commons 282 Blue Hill Ave. Roxbury, MA 02120 T: 617-585-2550