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Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second most deadly form of cancer among men and women, second to lung cancer. But if detected early, it is highly treatable and need not become deadly. In the vast majority of cases it is preventable, not inevitable. And yet each year in Canada, thousands of people are diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. One of the largest reasons why is: shyness. Embarrassment can cause patients, and many doctors, to resist talking about it. Patients can be hesitant to talk about changes in bowel movements, blood in their stools, unexplained fatigue. And there is great reluctance to be screened. Having someone peer up your bottom is not something most people even want to think about, much less request! The fact is that being screened as part of a regular physical exam could save your life and it's not as painful or embarrassing as you might suspect. People at higher risk or exhibiting common signs of CRC should not delay. This website provides information and links to help you learn more about CRC and CRC screening. You can also learn about the Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative Foundation (CCSIF) and our founder and guiding light, Mariellen Black. CCSIF is committed to increasing awareness about CRC and encouraging people to get screened to drastically reduce the number of Canadians that are diagnosed with CRC each year. CRC is up to 95 per cent preventable with timely and thorough testing. DON'T DIE OF EMBARRASSMENT.
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