ASHEBORO – Colorectal cancer, often referred to as colon cancer, affects both men and women and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third most common type of cancer diagnosed in men and women. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. More than 90 percent of cases occur in people 50 or older. But there is an easy way to lower your risk of colon cancer!
Randolph Health is conducting a seminar, “Colon Cancer & Your Genes” as well as a FREE Colon Cancer Screening. This event will be conducted on Thursday, March 12th at Randolph Health Private Dining Room from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
What are your genes telling you? Do your genes have a role in determining if you have colon cancer? Learn about your risk factors for colon cancer from Kelli Mosher, PA, with Randolph Health Cancer Center. Following the discussion, Sharon Brookbank, clinical research nurse, Randolph Health Cancer Center, will educate participants on a Free Colon Cancer Screening , a tool to help lower the risk of colon cancer. Participants will receive valuable education about colon cancer and ways to prevent it and receive a free (FIT Test) used to screen for colon cancer.
As part of this screening, participants will receive a FREE fecal immunochemical test (FIT). This tool is used as a screening test for colon cancer. Following a brief education, participants will take the test home, where it can be conducted in privacy. Once samples are collected, participants will return the test as instructed in the kit. Results will be mailed directly to each participant.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to participate in a FREE Colon Cancer Screening. Get checked today by registering for this event. To register for this event, please call the Community Events Desk at (336) 633-7788 or visit www.randolphhealth.org to register. Registration is required and space is limited.