A DAY OF SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO ARE FIGHTING COLON CANCER



We haven't said much about the trials and tribulations that our family is facing, but today we honor our Aunt Stacie. Stacie was diagnosed with Colon Cancer around Christmas and has been on a very challenging journey. If you would like to follow her blog for all the details that would be great. thelongglass.wordpress.com So March is Colon Cancer month, and today they asked everyone to wear blue in support for all those who have fought Colon Cancer, all those fighting, and for all those who in the future will fight. So our family was happy to support and honor Stacie. Please enjoy the few pictures, and the cute smiles of 2 adorable kids. We love you Stacie and support and pray for you everyday!!! XOXOXOXO

Colon cancer is 90 percent preventable. Yet Americans are dying at alarming rates from undetected or late-stage colon cancer because not enough people are getting screened. Colon cancer is the nation’s second deadliest form of cancer, with nearly 50,000 U.S. deaths in 2009. The risk of a person having colorectal cancer in their lifetime is about 1 in 19.

Colon cancer indiscriminately affects people regardless of race, sex, economic status or family history. There are often no symptoms and almost 75 percent of cases have no prior family history. If you think that you are cancer-free because no one in your family has had it, or because you have no symptoms, you are putting your life at risk.
Men

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men, behind lung and prostate cancers, yet it’s the second leading cancer cause of death in men. Just as men should consult their doctor about heart health, they should make colonoscopies part of their health check-ups as recommended.
Women

Colon cancer takes the lives of nearly as many women as ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers combined. Women should make colonoscopies as much a part of their health care as a PAP test or mammogram to reduce their risk of colon cancer. This may mean every 3 to 10 years depending on medical history.