American Cancer Society's Chief Medical Officer, Ottis Brawley MD, gives his word on colon cancer: 
We have the opportunity to save lives from colon cancer by getting screened ourselves and encouraging our loved ones to get screened as well. And, what better time to start than during March - National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month?
So what can you do to prevent colon cancer? If you're 50 or older, the answer is simple: Get screened. You may need to get tested earlier than age 50 if you have a family history of colon cancer, so talk to your doctor about getting tested. Send out our colon cancer screening reminder to others to encourage them to get screened, too.
In addition to screening, there are steps everyone can take to reduce the risk of colon cancer - and many others types of cancer, too. It's important to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle by eating a healthy diet, drinking alcohol only in moderation, exercising most days of the week, and not smoking. More information is also available anytime at www.cancer.org/colon.
Together, we can help people stay well and save lives from colon cancer.
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