National Dress in Blue Day

Every first Friday in March is National Dress in Blue Day. National Dress in Blue Day is a significant day to educate and to bring an understanding of colon cancer. Colon cancer has no symptoms until it is advanced. This type of cancer may be prevented with a colon test. It is recommended that starting at forty-five years old you can get screened for polyps and colon cancer. 

You can lower your risk of getting colon cancer by adding fiber, vegetables, and fruits, and eating less red meat. This also includes eating less pork, hot dogs, and some deli lunch meats. Exercising and not smoking are also promising for lowering your risk. If you already smoke, you can quit smoking for your colon health. Furthermore, avoiding alcohol is beneficial for keeping your colon healthy. 

Maintaining a healthy weight based on your body shape and height lowers your risk. Colon cancer can be prevented and treated if it is caught at an early stage. Know your family medical history when you see your doctor. Speak to your doctor about the risks and preventing colon cancer. Developing a healthy lifestyle and making changes to your lifestyle should be a priority for staying healthy at any age. 

The color blue was chosen to bring awareness to colon cancer. You can wear a dark blue clothing item, a dark blue-ribbon pin, a bracelet, or another blue item. Light a blue lightbulb in front of your porch for bringing awareness. The whole month of March is dedicated to bringing a better understanding of colon cancer and treating this disease. Here are websites with more information about colon cancer. 

 

Colon Rectal Cancer Prevention: 

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html 

Colon Cancer Prevention:

https://www.everydayhealth.com/colon-cancer/prevention/

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