Raising Awareness about Colorectal Cancer and the Importance of early Screening

In 2025 more than 150,000 US citizens were affected by colorectal cancer.  50,000 of those succumbed to the disease.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is ranked the number two cancer killer.  Earlier detection could change this.

 

Screening Saves Lives

Early screening is crucial as many cases are currently diagnosed at later stages when survival rates are much lower.

Stage 1 cancer survival rate is in the 90-95% range whereas, Stage 4 survival rate reduces to just 14-22%.

From the age of 45 screening is usually covered under the average healthcare plan but there is a concerning trend in cases and deaths among younger adults.  Isn’t it worth the peace of mind of regular screening no matter what age you are?

 

Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard in CRC screening but in reality the best test is the one that will actually be completed.  Not everyone will have, or can pay for a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.  Maybe the healthcare provider won’t order a test due to the latest screening age limit?   It’s important to know that there are alternatives.

 

An Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood (iFOB) test, sometimes referred to as “FIT” (Fecal Immonochemical Test) is an inexpensive yet highly sensitive test that checks for hidden blood in stool samples, which can be an indication of many different lower gastro-intestinal disorders including polyps, a potential precursor to cancer.  Tests are available online or at local stores.  They are simple to use and provide results in just 10 minutes.

 

Received a positive result with iFOB?  Please make sure you follow up with your primary care provider for further investigation.  A positive test result does not mean you have cancer.

 

Choose your preferred test direct from Wondfo or our preferred partners Diagnox and Topaz diagnostics.

Contact us at info@wondfousa.com if you’d like to know more.