Jan 23, 2006

Safety First: Fire Department And Colon Cancer

What is the connection between fire department and colon cancer? Interesting question, right? I had no clue until I read this article published by the Green bay Fire department.

Hey say that "While most fires are in fact preventable, it is also a true that many cancers are as well. It is for this reason that this column is devoted to the screening for colorectal cancer and the procedure known as a colonoscopy."

The author of the article go on to say that cancer screening is the biggest reason for the declining of colon cancer incidence. The article continues "For most people older than 50 -- that includes this writer -- it is recommended that a colonoscopy be done and, depending on the results, follow-up testing continue every 5-10 years. This is because nine out of 10 people with colorectal cancer are older than 50."

The author of the article, Larry Wilson, of the Green Bay Fire department the explains his own personal experience with colon cancer screening. "Following the recommendation of my doctor and the fact that several friends and co-workers had already had the procedure done, I reluctantly made the appointment and as the time got nearer began to realize the implications -- that is, that I really could have cancer."

I found this article interesting, and if you wish you can read the full article here.

Sue      

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Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from the inner wall of the large intestine or rectum. Colorectal cancer is the third commonest cancer diagnosed in the United States. Each year over 100,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States. Most, of these cancers develop from growths in the colon called polyps. Removal of these polyps can prevent colon cancer.