EZDetect.com - Colorectal Cancer Info Center

<BODY> <H1>EZ DETECT</H1> <H2>FDA-approved home test to detect hidden blood in the stool</H2> <H3><A HREF="colorectal/colon_cancer.html">colon cancer</A></H3> Colon cancer strikes approximately 155,000 Americans every year, and one out of every 25 people in the United States will develop colon cancer. Over 56,000 deaths from colon cancer will occur this year. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/cancer_of_the_colon.html">cancer of the colon</A></H3> With early detection, cancer of the colon may be successfully treated with survival rates as high as 87%. EZ DETECT is effective in identifying the presence of occult (hidden) blood in the stool caused by bleeding in the colorectal area. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/colorectal_cancer.html">colorectal cancer</A></H3> Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Men and women over 40 should check their stool for blood once a year. If a person has a family history of colorectal cancer or intestinal bleeding, the test should be performed more often or as your doctor may recommend. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/bowel_cancer.html">bowel cancer</A></H3> Annual testing for colorectal disease in high risk patients and all individuals over 40 years old is recommended by the American Cancer Society, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology.The EZ DETECT stool blood test provides the public a simple, cost-effective, and convenient test that can be done in the privacy of the home. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/blood_in_stool.html">blood in stool</A></H3> Why Test For Blood in the Stool? In their early stages, gastrointestinal disorders such as cancer, ulcers, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis and fissures may not show any visible symptoms, even though they may be producing hidden blood in the stool.EZ DETECT can detect this unseen (occult) blood and thereby serve as an early warning signal of bowel trouble possibly needing medical attention. Most bleeding disorders, including colon cancer, are curable if detected and treated early. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/hidden_blood_in_stool.html">hidden blood in stool</A></H3> A promising long-term study of 46,000 people, released in March 1999 by The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, proved that using a Fecal Occult Blood Test every year could prevent up to 33,000 deaths nationwide by catching and treating the disease in its early stages. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/fecal_occult_blood_test.html">fecal occult blood test</A></H3> With 130,000 new cases of colorectal cancer and 56,000 deaths anticipated in 2,000, there is no room for embarrassment or silence about colorectal cancer. The fact is, safe and effective screening is available and the place to start is with a Fecal Occult Blood Test. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/FOBT.html">FOBT</A></H3> So it is shocking that colorectal cancer is one of the easiest to detect and treat. More than 90 percent of patients whose colorectal cancer is caught early are cured. Because they aren't aware of the risk of this silent killer, tens of thousands of people avoid or are unaware of the simple procedures, like the EZ Detect Fecal Occult Blood Test that could save their lives. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/self-test_for_colon_cancer.html">self-test for colon cancer</A></H3> The EZ-Detect test for blood in the stool is an easy to use product that should be part of every self-care regimen. This is one of the only test of its kind where you are not required to handle the stool sample and not hindered by diet restrictions. A test pad is simply placed in the toilet. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/home_test_for_colon_cancer.html">home test for colon cancer</A></H3> According to The Cancer Research Foundation of America as many as 30 to 40 percent of the population over 50 have pre-cancerous adenomatous polyps in the colon and rectum. Nearly all colorectal cancer develops from these benign growths, which often can be removed during sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy screening procedures. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/colon_cancer_test.html">colon cancer test</A></H3> In just two minutes, EZ Detect identifies hidden blood in the stool, which can be an early warning sign of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, which affects men and women equally, is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Caught early, colorectal cancer is 90 percent curable. Unfortunately, only 37 percent of all colorectal cancers are detected at an early stage. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/no_stool_handling_colon_cancer_test.html">no stool handling colon cancer test</A></H3> The findings prompted government health officials to announce a new campaign to encourage all Americans over 50 to annually use a fecal occult blood test and led to the U.S. Senate declaring March 2000 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/EZ_Detect.html">EZ Detect</A></H3> EZ Detect Stool Blood Test is the most advanced product to detect blood in the stool, an early warning sign of colorectal cancer and other colorectal diseases. The test is an easy to use, quick, accurate and cost effective way to help you determine if you have blood in your stool. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/Easy_Detect.html">Easy Detect</A></H3> The test is repeated for three consecutive bowel movements, with results recorded on a Test Results Card provided with the EZ Detect Kit. The person then mails the card to his or her physician or screening center for professional evaluation. A positive result may also indicate ulcers, hemorrhoids, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis or fissures that may not show visible symptoms even though they are producing blood in the stool. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/colon_cancer_symptoms.html">colon cancer symptoms</A></H3> Do you have colon cancer symptons? What are the warning signs of colorectal cancer? Warning signs can include:A change in bowel habits such as constipation or narrowing of stool. - A feeling that doesn't go away that you need to have a bowel movement. - Bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool. - Stomach pain or decreased appetite. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/colon_cancer_signs.html">colon cancer signs</A></H3> What are some of the colon cancer signs? Some signs that you need to be tested can include a feeling of bloating or fullness, diarrhea or constipation, black, tarry stools, nausea, or simply a change in bowel habits. This is the reason for the growing popularity of the EZ Detect Fecal Occult Blood test. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/symptoms_of_colon_cancer.html">symptoms of colon cancer</A></H3> What are the symptons of colon cancer? While blood in the stool can be a warning sign of colorectal cancer, it is often present in such small amounts at the early stages that it cannot be detected by eye. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/bleeding_from_rectum.html">bleeding from rectum</A></H3> While blood in the stool can be a warning sign of colorectal cancer, it is often present in such small amounts at the early stages that it cannot be detected by eye. This is the reason for the growing popularity of the EZ Detect Fecal Occult Blood test. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/bloody_stool.html">bloody stool</A></H3> Colon (colorectal) cancer, often called the silent killer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colon cancer affects both men and women about equally and kills more people annually than either breast cancer or prostrate cancer. <H3><A HREF="colorectal/early_detection_colon_cancer.html">early detection colon cancer</A></H3> Looking for an early detection of colon cancer ? If you are over 50 or have a family history of colorectal cancer, there is a simple, sanitary, non-invasive screening test you can do at home. </BODY>