What is colon cancer? What are the risk factors that increase the probability
of colon cancer? What are the screening options for colon cancer? According
to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common
cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from
cancer. You can take steps to reduce your risk of colon cancer by making
changes in your everyday life.
Join us for the Lunch and Learn For Your Health lecture at the Golden Isles
YMCA from 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, as Levinchi Oglesby, N.P.,
Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Gastroenterology, presents “Demystifying
Colon Cancer.”
The lecture will offer important information on early detection and prevention
for
colon cancer; along with risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.
Olive Garden will provide lunch at no charge to attendees.
The Lunch and Learn For Your Health series takes place on the last Wednesday
of each month at the Golden Isles YMCA located at 144 Scranton Connector,
Brunswick. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by calling
the YMCA at 912-265-4100.
Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Gastroenterology is a strategic
affiliate of Southeast Georgia Health System.