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Colon cancer is 95% preventable.
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Don't Die of Embarrassment
People love you. They do not want you to die from colon cancer (CRC). This disease, in which cancerous cells (tumours) are present in the wall of the large intestine (colon), is caused by a mix of genetic and environmental factors. CRC can affect
people of all ages, but is most common after the age of 50 and is the second-most common cause of cancer deaths in Canada. It doesn't have to be this way.
Symptoms vary depending on the cancer's size and location may include constipation, diarrhea for more than a couple of weeks, narrow stools, bloody stools, unexplained weight loss and/or loss of appetite, a sense of fullness in the rectal area or a sensation of "having to go", nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, and fatigue. Many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease, so screening is critical.
Colon Cancer Risk Check
There is no need to die of embarrassment -- particularly when CRC is essentially preventable. With proper screening, we have the ability to prevent up to 95% of CRC cases. Ask yourself these questions:
- Are you 50 years of age or older?
- Do you have a family history of colon cancer?
- Do you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
- Have you had a prior diagnosis of polyps or early-stage colon cancer?
- Do you have a diagnosis or family history of hereditary syndromes linked to colon cancer?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you have a higher-than-average risk of developing colon cancer and need to talk to your doctor about screening. The CDHF recommends everyone over 50 get screened.
Learn more about protecting yourself now by reading the CDHF Colon Cancer Fact Sheet
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You can help improve IBD care!
The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation is conducting a study to better understand and improve care for those living with IBD. Our goals are to reveal discrepancies in care, share best practices for improved care, suggest possible solutions for existing challenges in providing care, and ultimately improve quality of life for those living with IBD. Whether you are a patient living with IBD or a health care professional caring for those with the disease, we're hoping you will support this important initiative by taking 5 minutes to complete our on-line survey. Simply click on the appropriate link below:
We need as much in put as possible so please share. Thank you!
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CDHF's 4th Annual RISE Revolution Cycle is Twice the Fun
Ever get that urge to get on a bike again and just ride? Ride carefree like you did when you were a kid?
Open air...open road...wind in your face...friends on all sides?
Now you can! Register today for one of the two CDHF RISE Revolution cycling events. Over 150 riders have helped us raise $250,000 to support digestive health and disease awareness, education and research.
Haven't ridden in a while? Don't worry. We want you on our team. There are training sessions for beginners -- or those who haven't ridden in a while. Learn more and then plan to join us:
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Tummy Trivia
Did you know 80 - 90% of serotonin is found in your small intestine, not your brain? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating many brain and body activities. It is associated with mood and behaviour. The majority of serotonin produced by the body never finds its way to the brain. Our digestive system relies on serotonin to control digestive muscles during digestion and help gut nerves signal pain, nausea and other digestive problems.
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You are not alone...
Digestive disorders touch the lives of more than 20 million Canadians every year.
Some digestive disorders, such as colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can shorten life. Most digestive disorders tend to have a greater impact on the quality of life than on its duration. They severely disrupt employment, leisure activities, finances, personal relationships, and family life. Because few people speak openly about their digestive symptoms, however, the magnitude of the problem is not fully appreciated. See if you recognize yourself in the list below:
- About 5 million Canadians experience heartburn and/or acid reflux at least once a week
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 5 million Canadians
- Canada has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world
- The number of Canadians with ulcers has increased by 50 percent since 1996
- First-nations people are 1.5 to 2 times more likely to develop digestive disorders
- People with digestive illnesses miss an average of 13.4 days of work per year
- Digestive diseases account for an annual loss of $18 billion in healthcare costs and lost productivity, 10 percent of all hospitalizations,
- Almost 30,000 Canadians die of digestive disease every year.
Your digestive system fuels your life. Protect it for good overall health. Learn more today at CDHF.ca
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The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation provides expert advice and compassionate support to the millions of Canadians who suffer from digestive diseases. We rely on donations from the public to support our educational initiatives that help reduce the devastating impact of digestive disease, improve quality of life, enhance education, and fund critical research. To ensure our continued success, please consider making a tax deductible donation. This link will take you to our donation page. Thank you.
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