CONFIDENTIAL TO MY READERS: As some of you may already know, March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society recommends that if you are 50 or older, it's time to get tested for colon cancer. Why? Because testing saves lives. If you have a family history of colon cancer -- or other risk factors -- talk to your doctor about getting tested at an earlier age.
The American Cancer Society offers a free information kit to help you talk to your doctor about colon cancer testing. Call toll-free: (800) 227-2345, and let them help you stop colon cancer before it starts.