The American Cancer Society has many good resources on Colon Cancer. One that might be of interest are the five myths about Colorectal Cancer.
Their website states:
“In many cases, Colorectal Cancer can be prevented. Still, it’s one of the 5 most common cancers in men and women in the United States. Colorectal Cancer is also one of the leading causes of cancer death in the United States. Don’t let these 5 common myths stop you from getting the lifesaving tests you need, when you need them.”
You can read the rest of the article here.