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Greetings, I'm Dr. Grace Ma of Temple University's Center for Asian Health,
a partner of the National Cancer Institute.
Some of you have heard the good news about colorectal cancer,
but many Asian Americans may not be aware of it.
The good news is that the number of people who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer
and those who die from the disease in the United States has declined over the last two decades.
This decline is likely due to the increased colorectal cancer screening.
Unfortunately, colorectal cancer screening rates remain very low among Asian Americans.
Several different colorectal cancer screening tests are available,
and these tests are designed to detect abnormal growths in the colon and ***
so they can be removed before they turn into cancer.
Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer in its earlier stages,
when it responds best to treatment.
Colorectal cancer screening has been estimated to reduce the number of related deaths by 60 to 70 percent.
It is recommended that adults aged 50 and older be screened regularly for colorectal cancer.
Individuals younger than age 50 who may be at high risk for the disease
should consult with their doctor about when to start screening.
The National Cancer Institute offers the latest research and information about
colorectal cancer and other types of cancer.
Visit www.cancer.gov or call 1-800-4-CANCER
that's 1-800-422-6237 to speak with a cancer information specialist.
If you or a loved one is age 50 or older,
it is time to talk to a doctor about colorectal cancer screening.
Reduce your risk and live a healthy life!