National
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was created by the unanimously passed Senate
Resolution 108. This legislation was brought about by the concerted efforts of
many organizations and provides a focal point for their awareness efforts.
The resolution
was prompted by a promising long-term study of 46,000 people, released in March
1999 by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study proved that
for Americans over 50 and those with a personal or family history of colorectal
cancer, a Fecal Occult Blood Test can help find colorectal cancer at its earliest
stages when it is up to 90 percent curable.
Biomerica,
Inc. is pleased to support National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by providing
you with this web site where you can learn about colorectal cancer screening.
In just
two minutes, EZ Detect™ can identify hidden blood in the stool, which can be an
early warning sign of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading
cause of cancer death in American, but according to the CPCP study, annual use
of an FOBT could prevent up to 33,000 colorectal cancer deaths each year. Ordering
one now could save your life or the life of a loved one.
Some of
34 cancer information groups and celebrities involved in raising colorectal cancer
awareness include the following (see their Web Sites for activities planned):
- The
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance. The NCCRA is dedicated to
eradicating colon cancer by harnessing the power of celebrities to promote education,
fundraising, research and early medical screening. The NCCRA was co-founded by
NBC TODAY show co-anchor Katie Couric, nationally known cancer fund raiser Lilly
Tartikoff, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
- The
Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA). The CCA is an organization of colon and rectal
cancer survivors, caregivers and people with a genetic predisposition to colorectal
cancer.
CCA’s colorectal cancer survivors
battle colorectal cancer through patient support, education, research and advocacy.
They have some ideas
and tools
that you can use to make a difference in your neighborhood.
- St.
Louis Cardinals Rightfielder Eric
Davis, who has made an admirable comeback from a personal battle with
colon cancer, has teamed up with Major League Baseball to bring media coverage
to Eric's lifesaving message of hope: No one should die from colon cancer. With
regular screening and early detection and through new cutting-edge therapies we
can "Score Against Colon Cancer."
- The
American Cancer Society (ACS). The
ACS’s web site provides
extensive information to help you make informed decisions about your health care.
It provides questions to ask your doctor and recommendations for an overall healthy
lifestyle.
