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How can you prevent colon cancer?

We continue to learn more about colon cancer and the factors that influence its development. We also have effective screening tools that aid in its early detection. Simple lifestyle changes and widespread routine screening could prevent more than half of all instances of colon cancer.¹ In theory, this could prevent 74,000 cases of colon cancer and nearly 28,000 deaths per year in the United States.²

The fact is, colon cancer may be preventable when the early warning signs are detected through routine screening (colonoscopy). If colon cancer does occur, it's treated more successfully when caught early. In fact, more than 90% of people diagnosed when the cancer is confined to the colon or rectum survive more than 5 years.³ Still, less than 50% of Americans aged 50 and older are routinely screened.⁴

If you know someone who could benefit from learning more about colon cancer screening, send an e-card to encourage them to get screened.

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Questions to ask your healthcare provider about colon cancer.


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References

Tomeo CA, Colditz GA, Willett WC, et al. Harvard report on cancer prevention. Volume 3: prevention of colon cancer in the United States. Cancer Causes Control. 1999;10:167-180.
Cancer stat fact sheets: cancer of the colon and rectum. Available at: http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/colorect_print.html. Accessed April 12, 2007.
Colon Cancer Alliance. Disease information: CRC facts & figures. Available at: http://www.ccalliance.org/about/disease/crcfacts.html. Accessed April 12, 2007.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cancercolorectal cancer screening rates. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/statistics/screening_rates.htm. Accessed April 12, 2007.

Important Information About OsmoPrep

OsmoPrep Tablets are used to clean the colon before colonoscopy in adults aged 18 years or older. Do not take OsmoPrep if you are allergic or hypersensitive to sodium phosphate salts or to any of the ingredients in OsmoPrep. Before considering OsmoPrep, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including any heart conditions such as congestive heart failure, any kidney impairment such as electrolyte disturbances, any abdominal problems such as bowel obstruction or motility issues, and any history of seizures. Also tell your doctor about any medications that you are taking or if you may be pregnant. The most common side effects in studies with OsmoPrep were abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Adequate hydration before, during, and after the use of OsmoPrep Tablets is recommended.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Consult with your physician to see if this product is right for you.

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