Colon cancer affects both men and women about equally .
Colon Cancer kills more people annually than either breast cancer or prostrate cancer. T he good news is that w ith over a 90 percent cure rate caught early enough, colon cancer is preventable and treatable. Early detection through screening is the key. Colon cancer deaths could be nearly eliminated if most people learn the basics , talk to physicians about it, and take action . Prevention of colon cancer and other digestive disorders starts with you.