1979…
It was a good year! McDonald’s introduced The Happy Meal and the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl.
1979 may also be an important lifesaving milestone for the nearly 3.5 million Americans born that year. If you are turning 45 in 2024, now is the time to be screened for colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer (excluding skin cancer) in the U.S. If you are older than 45 and have never been screened, this message is for you too!
Why is a colonoscopy so important?
Because there are no symptoms for colorectal cancer during the early stages, a colonoscopy is the best way to detect the disease in its early stages, when treatment is most effective. The procedure only takes 30 to 60 minutes, and most insurance plans cover the cost. What’s more, a colonoscopy is performed in total privacy, so there’s no need to feel embarrassed.
To schedule a colonoscopy, contact your primary care provider or visit hometownhospital.com.