Colon Cancer and Caregiving: It's Different for Everyone

During Colon Cancer Awareness Month, it is valuable to learn more about this disease and how it can impact you, and also learn how this disease can lead to unique caregiving needs.

According to the Colon Cancer Alliance, “colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States.” Ninety percent of new cases of colon cancer cases occur in people who are age 50 or older. The sooner colon cancer is detected, the more effective the treatment and higher the survival rate.

All of these statistics matter when it comes to supporting a family member or friend after a diagnosis of colon cancer because it may mean their family is at higher risk (people with a first degree relative who has colon cancer are between two to three times the risk of developing this cancer than those without any family history, the Colon Cancer Alliance states) or what type of treatment they receive and therefore what additional care will be necessary.

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Rebecca Bodor is the President of Homewatch CareGivers of Loudoun, providing care for individuals in their own homes, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Homewatch Caregivers cares for those of all ages, assisting clients with a team of skilled care providers including Certified Nurse Aides, personal care workers, and nurses.