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Colonoscopy an Important Procedure

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month, and one Central Illinois hospital is ready to address the situation.  Staff RN for Special Procedures at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Valerie Burroughs says it's important for everybody:

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Burroughs says lifestyle also plays a part in colon cancer.  Not getting enough exercise, not eating right and smoking and drinking can all put you at higher risk.  Call Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon at 258-2190.

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