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CANCER COUNTDOWN – Colon & Rectum (Colorectal) Cancer In the US, colon and rectum cancer (colorectal) is the fourth most common site of new cancer cases and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Many of these are preventable by improvements in nutrition, physical activity and timely screening tests. Colorectal cancer usually affects people over the age of 50 (90%). Men and women have the same rate until after age 50 when it becomes higher in men than women (because women live longer than men, the total number of cases and deaths is higher in women than men). Signs and Symptoms In it’s early stages; colorectal cancer usually has no symptoms. Later stage symptoms include: Bleeding from rectum Blood in your stool Change in bowel habits Cramping pain in your lower stomach Risk Factors About 90% of colorectal cancer cases and ...

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MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Liz Hays 202-828-8802 haysl@fleishman.com Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Brings Colossal Colon Tour t o Denver Forty-foot colon and educational exhibits to arrive on July 23rd WHAT: A 40-foot long, 4-foot high crawl-through replica of the human colon , known as the Colossal Colon , will visit Denver as part of the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation’s 20-city tour traveling across the nation to educate the public about colorectal cancer . A press conference on Wednesday, July 23, will feature local speakers and survivors. The Colossal Colon Tour features 10 interactive activity stations designed to educate the public on the prevention, early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer , as well as the importance of exercise and healthy living. WHO: Press conference ...