Skin and Colorectal Cancer

Sun Safety Tips

• Avoid the sun between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00pm.
• Seek shade by staying under trees, umbrellas and canopies.
• Always wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher when outside even on cloudy days.
• Wear sun glasses to protect your eyes.

Reducing Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Are You at Risk?

Increased risk:

• Age 50 or older
• personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps
• family history of colorectal cancer or polyps
• inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease)
• certain inherited cancer syndromes
• Personal or family history of ovarian, endometrial or breast cancer
• Being of African American or Hispanic descent

Preventing Colorectal Cancer

• GET SCREENED!
• Early detection does make a difference in treating Colorectal cancer.
• Eat a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables & fiber
• Avoid smoking and limit alcoholic beverages
• Exercise regularly
• Get enough folic acid