Myth/Excuse: “No one in my family had colorectal / colon cancer, so I don’t need to get tested.”
Fact: Most people who get colorectal / colon cancer DO NOT have a family history of the disease. The most common reason for getting colorectal / colon cancer is simply getting older.
Risk starts to go up around age 50 and continues to rise for the rest of your life. If you have a family history of the disease your risk is even higher, but, family history or not, everyone 50 and older should get tested.
