Colorectal Cancer
In the U.S., colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women. A person’s risk of getting colorectal cancer increases as they get older; people who are 50 years of age and older account for 90% of the cases of this type of cancer. Recently, however, colorectal cancer has been increasing among people under 50.
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, detectable, and treatable but many people with pre-cancerous conditions or early colon or rectal cancer don’t know it. Screening tests can find pre-cancerous polyps which can be removed, preventing cancer from developing. If the test finds early colon or rectal cancer, treatment has a high success rate.
The video resources below speak to the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer. Talk to your Greater Family Health PCP at your next appointment about getting a colorectal cancer screening.
Videos About Colorectal Cancer (English & Spanish)
Basic Information About Colorectal Cancer (English & Spanish)
General Health Information
Familydoctor.org (English & Spanish)
Health Topics (English & Spanish)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois Healthcare and Family Services
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
National Association of Community Health Centers
Hospital Partners
Immunizations and Physicals
Recommended immunization schedule for children birth through 6 years old.
Recommended immunization schedule for children 7-18 years old.
Why Immunize? – CDC
Diseases & The Vaccines that Prevent Them
Side Effects and Adverse Events
Multiple Vaccinations at Once
Vaccine Records
Vaccines for Children Program – Free Vaccines
Video: Protect yourself, Protect Your Baby
Video: Protégé la salud de su bebe con las vacunas (Español)
