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availability of highly effective screening tests, colorectal cancer screening lags far behind screenings for other cancers.
Healthy lifestyle choices are also very important in the prevention of colorectal cancer. I encourage you to eat right, be physically active and schedule your annual check-ups. Let March be a reminder to all of us to take care of ourselves and maintain healthy habits.
Finally, one of the best weapons against this disease is communication. Have a conversation with your doctor about your risks, screening options and steps you can take to prevent this disease. Through dialogue and smart lifestyle choices, colorectal cancer may one day be eliminated altogether.
For more information about colorectal cancer and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, visit the Cancer Research and Prevention’s Web site www.preventcancer.org.
Susan Allen
Former First Lady of
Virginia
Editor's Note: Susan Allen is the wife of U.S. Senator George Allen and a member of Congressional Families Action for Cancer Awareness, a program of the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation.
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