March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., and approximately 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer each year. Colon cancer often has no symptoms at all until itand#39;s at an advanced stage, but it is 80% preventable when detected early.

Although many people may consider colon cancer an embarrassing topic of conversation, talking about the importance of being screened can save lives. Through recommended screenings, this cancer can be caught early when treatment is most effective andmdash; or even prevented altogether when pre-cancerous polyps are detected and removed. Talking with your doctor about colon cancer is essential to ensuring optimal screening, prevention and early detection, and treatment.

The Peitz Cancer Support House and BRMC encourage you to participate in Dress in Blue Day on Friday, March 7. The purpose of Dress in Blue Day is to promote awareness about colon cancer, encourage individuals, businesses and community groups to wear blue (the colon cancer awareness color) and talk to each other about the importance of colon cancer screenings. Itand#39;s so easy to participate… just wear blue on Friday March 7, 2014!

For more information about colon cancer, contact the Peitz Cancer Support House at (870) 508-CARE (2273) or visit www.ccalliance.org.

Help us spread the word! Download the Dress in Blue Day flyer.