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According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the United States. Statistically, when compared with all others, black men and women have the highest rate of getting colorectal cancer. Furthermore, both black men and women suffer the highest death toll from this specific form of cancer.

Colorectal cancer begins in your re**um in the form of an abnormal growth called a polyp. While not initially dangerous, over time this polyp can become cancerous. Here’s what black women, men, and basically everyone should know about colorectal cancer.

With consistently high rates of colon cancer, one can wonder why incidences of colorectal cancer appear more in the black community than any other? Socioeconomic status, knowledge about this specific cancer, and diet affect this community from this form of cancer. Additionally, black men and women are more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer at an advanced stage. Dispelling the stigma around a colonoscopy test can empower people to get tested early and often to prevent colon cancer.
Regular Screenings Can Be a Lifesaver

Since the black community is at higher risk for getting colon cancer and dying from it, experts recommend that black men and women get tested before the recommended age of 50. “The Journal of the National Cancer Institute” reports that people born in 1990 have double the risk of getting colon cancer than those born in 1950. This means that everyone should be checking for colorectal cancer symptoms early.
Here are a few symptoms to watch out for:
* Dark blood in your bowel movements
* Constant constipation and/or diarrhea
* Painful stomach cramps
* You have pencil thin bowel movements
Depending on what stage of the cancer you’re at, treatments can differ. If the cancer is localized and hasn’t spread yet, doctors can surgically remove the polyp. Some patients also receive chemotherapy to completely remove the cancer. If the cancer has progressed beyond the colon, more aggressive surgeries are performed.
Lifestyle Changes For a Better Future

SMB Care along with the rest of the Healthy Bahamas Coalition informing Bahamians about cancer at Costright yesterday

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Today we pay tribute to the woman that inspired our movement. Three years gone today but our memory of you grows stronger and stronger. Rest in peace Dr. Sharon Bascom-Bruney❤️

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The second edition of SMB Flicks is coming to you this summer!

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We have reached the end of and we would like to leave with this very important fact. Colon cancer is the third DEADLIEST cancer in The Bahamas. However, it is almost 100% AVOIDABLE.

Get screened early!

If you've been diagnosed with colon cancer, here are some of your treatment options.

When should you get tested?

We can't stress enough how important early screening is in the prevention of colon cancer. It can save you from suffering and death.

Here's an illustration of the procedure that can save your life.

How would I know if I have colon cancer?

Wondering what causes you to get colon cancer? Here's a list in a very small nutshell.

Here we end our 5-part series on "What are the stages of colon cancer?" With Stage 0.

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Good morning! Come out to the Freedom Farm Health Fair to see us and others talk about what's happening with health care in The Bahamas!

Here we have Stage 4, also known as END-STAGE. This is the final and most deadly stage of colorectal cancer.

We continue our series with Stage 3 colon cancer.

We're continuing the series of "What are the stages of colon cancer?" with stage 2. For more information on what staging is, see the first post of this series.

What are the stages of colon cancer?

If you're not sure what it means when doctors say "stage," see our previous post.

What does it mean when doctors say "stage"?

We're still kicking off with our series of radio interviews! Tune into Love 97 at 8:30 this morning to have a listen!

We will be giving you information little by little so that you can fully understand what cancer does to the body.

Tune into 102.9 Island FM right now to listen in on important information about colon cancer!

A very special thank you to Ricardo Clarke of Joy 101.9, Special K of 100 JAMZ, AC of Y98, and Naughty of KISS 96 for having us on their radio shows this morning and allowing us to get the word out about our cause! We greatly appreciate it!