Making the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer a Family Affair
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星期四, 三月 2, 2023
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus, one of the global leaders in endoscopy, offers a reminder of how important it is to know one's family health history in the fight against colorectal cancer, which may be preventable through a combination of awareness and routine screenings.
Key Points:
- The American Cancer Society reports that as many as 1 in 3 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) have a family history of the disease.
- Following his diagnosis, the now 40-year-old learned of cancer histories on both sides of his family, including a grandfather's diagnosis of colon cancer.
- Olympus understands the importance of colon cancer awareness and as such supports major national colorectal cancer organizations and initiatives as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, including:
Colorectal Cancer Alliance – #theydidntsay national campaign to raise awareness about family health history and Blue Hope Financial Assistance Program. - James Casey's music video from his first solo album, featuring artists who have all had colorectal cancer, was sponsored by Olympus.