So, You Are Under 50 Years of Age

Almost all of the information you will read and the commercials you will see urge everyone to be screened at 50 years of age. Perhaps, even a few years earlier if you have a history of colon cancer in your family. There are even individuals and organizations that are lobbying to lower the standard age for which screening is recommended. The fact of the matter is ,this year approximately 13,000 young men and women will be diagnosed with colon cancer. That represents almost 10% of all new cases in the United States alone. We will not try to explain all of the economic, insurance, political, medical, or personal reasons why this is the case.

Does it matter what the statistics indicate if you, your spouse, your child, or someone you love or care about is diagnosed with colon cancer?

The Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer Foundation’s primary goal is to save lives. “Susie’s Cause” was ignited by Susan’s diagnosis at age 39, her battle to be properly diagnosed, and her untimely death at age 42. Our Director of Patient Care, Eden Stotsky, was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer at age 25. Our affiliate leader in Tampa Florida, Heather Mcallister was not properly diagnosed until age 34 after displaying years of symptoms beginning at age 25.

At any age:

If you experience any stomach discomfort, bleeding in your stool, or sudden weight loss, please contact your physician today.

If you are not confident that your doctor is providing you with the correct information, or is not investigating the possibility of colon cancer immediately get a second opinion DEMAND THE PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND CARE. It’s you and your loved one’s lives at stake!
 

If you can not afford a colonoscopy (the gold standard for screening) or a barium enema combined with a sigmoidoscopy (almost as effective) or it is not available where you live contact us for information on how we can help.

Know the risk factors in developing colon cancer.

They include:

• A personal history of colorectal polyps, previously treated colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease

• Race : African Americans are more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to get colorectal cancer

• Being physically inactive

• Eating a diet high in fat (especially from red meat)

• Obesity

• Smoking

• Alcohol use

• Eating a diet low in fruits and vegetables

• Having a family history of colorectal cancers, certain other cancers, and benign colon polyps (Fewer than 10% of colorectal cancers are caused by inherited gene mutations.)

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