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.