Please note that the correct phone number for Memorial Family Practice at AGH is:
575-746-3119
Unfortunately, this number appeared incorrectly in the Names & Numbers phonebook. We regret any inconvenience this has caused.
Colorectal cancer forms in either the colon or the rectum, parts of the body's gastrointestinal (digestive) system. It is the second leading cause of cancer related death in this country. Over 56,000 people died last year from colon cancer. One in 20 U.S. citizens will experience the disease in their lifetime, and in many ethnic groups the numbers are much higher.
The good news is that Colon cancer is curable over 80% of the time when diagnosed and treated early. Beginning at age 50, both men and women at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should be screened. Talk to your doctor about which test is best for you.
