Family Chain Broken

My husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and passed away three years later. Since then, significant events have occurred without him: the birth of 5 grandchildren, international travels, Kobe Bryant’s retirement and death, Trump’s presidency, and the January 6th insurrection. (My husband was a history buff). Our retirement plans were never realized because, like many African American men, he avoided doctors and missed getting a colonoscopy.

Colorectal cancer rates are 20% higher in African Americans than other races, and despite a decline in cases, mortality rates remain unchanged due to late diagnoses. Starting at age 45, particularly for African Americans, or sooner with a family history of colorectal cancer, it’s essential to undergo a colonoscopy. This procedure is included in your yearly health examination, ensuring no additional costs, even for the preliminary medication. Prevent colorectal cancer from breaking your family’s chain by having a colonoscopy?