bowel cancer

Bowel cancer or cancer of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancer) strikes approximately 155,000 Americans every year, and one out of every 25 people in the United States will develop colorectal cancer. Over 56,000 deaths from colorectal cancer will occur this year. It is second only to cancer of the lung in frequency as a killer. The incidence of colorectal cancer increases with age, starting at age 40. Colorectal cancer is the most prevalent internal cancer, affecting men and women in almost equal numbers. Among the risk factors are: age (over 40); low fiber; high fat diet; family history of colorectal cancer, polyps, and personal history of inflammatory bowel disease.

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 presence of blood in the stool is one of the earliest symptoms of many lower gastrointestinal disorders including colorectal cancer. With early detection, colorectal cancer 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. Once hidden blood is detected, a medical check-up is recommended. 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.

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