For the third year in a row, Monument Health Gastroenterology is hosting Blue Day to promote colon cancer prevention and awareness.
Wear something blue and join us at the 14-foot inflatable colon in the Main Entrance Lobby at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital (353 Fairmont Boulevard). Physicians, physician assistants, and nurses will be present with educational materials and their expert knowledge to discuss prevention and early detection.
Blue Day raises awareness about colorectal cancer, its prevention, and the importance of early detection. By wearing blue, you help bring attention to this critical cause and honor those impacted by colorectal cancer.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that people at average risk begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. Nearly 1 in 5 new colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. are now diagnosed in adults under 50.
If you have a higher risk due to your family history, lifestyle, or ethnicity, you may need to start screening even earlier. Talk with your doctor to determine the best time for you to get checked.
Click here to take the colon cancer screening quiz.
