PREVENTING COLORECTAL CANCER
GET SCREENED. LIVE LONGER!
Welcome to our Colorectal Cancer Prevention Website
Our goal is to raise awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of this common type of cancer. Through regular screening and healthy lifestyle choices, we can all take steps to reduce our risk of developing colorectal cancer.
About Colorectal Cancer
Screening test for Colorectal Cancer
Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Healthy Lifestyle
Videos
What is Prevention?
What is Digestion?
What is a Colonoscopy?
A Colorectal Cancer Story
Learn more about…
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Discover Colonoscopy and FIT Tests, essential tools for early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.
Protective factors
Early detection and physical activity are key protective factors in preventing colorectal cancer.
Modifiable risk factors
Addressing modifiable risk factors such as Cigarette Smoking, Excessive Alcohol, and Obesity can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Are you at risk for colorectal cancer?
Small changes in your diet and exercise can make a big difference with Colorectal Cancer. By understanding the risk factors and taking preventive measures, we can all work towards reducing our risk of developing colorectal cancer.
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How to prevent colorectal cancer?
Preventing colorectal cancer involves regular screening, adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, and genetic counseling for those with a family history or certain genetic conditions. By taking these preventive measures, we can lower the risk of developing colorectal cancer and improve our overall health.
Healthy Lifestyle
Embrace a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Focus on a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while minimizing alcohol and avoiding smoking. Regular fitness activities further support overall well-being and are an essential part of prevention.
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Upcoming events
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Monologue Play
Date: 08/15/2023
Location : Casa El Buen Samaritano
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Resource Fair
Date: 08/19/2023
Location : Emancipation Park Conservancy
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Health Fair
Date: 09/16/2023
Location: Fort Bend Volunteer Health Fair
About this site
Our aim is to raise awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of colorectal cancer through informative content and resources. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health. Our team of experts and contributors are dedicated to promoting colorectal cancer prevention and early detection, as well as supporting those affected by the disease. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and contributions from our readers to improve our website and fulfill our mission of preventing colorectal cancer.