Friend,

Boo! Yes, it’s Halloween time, and, not to scare you or anything, but you should really do your part to find out whether anything menacing is creeping up on you or your loved ones.

I’m not talking about ghouls, goblins, or witches, either. I’m talking about colon cancer.

Did you know that only one in 10 people survive the disease if it’s detected at an advanced stage? In fact, nearly 50,000 people in the United States were expected to die from colon cancer this year.

Thankfully, not all the news is scary: Early screening can prevent one in three deaths related to colon cancer, and today’s detection technology is saving lives.

Ready to get started? Take this simple test to see if you’re at risk. Then get the facts on the different screening methods. (You may have heard horror stories, but take it from this long list of community leaders - these tests are a breeze.)

If you are age 50 or older or at high risk of developing colon cancer, now’s the time to get screened. Even if you’re younger, you can help by forwarding this e-mail to at least five other people you care about.

See community leaders who have spoken out about the importance of colon health.

Declare your support for this critical cause today and visit the endcoloncancernow.org Web site to get all the facts.

Just remember this mantra: Your colon. Your life. Your call.