Colon cancer is a terrible disease, and its first symptoms can go unnoticed by those who don’t become more aware. Check out the latest medical reports about what you should check out regarding health issues.
EatThis.com website addressed the death of actress Kristie Alley who passed away at the age of 71 due to colon cancer.
Accoridng to the reports, she had a “brief battle” with cancer, according to a statement her children True and Lillie Parker posted on social media.
“She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead,” the family’s statement continued.
The same notes reveal the following:
“As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
Alley’s children added this:
“Our mother’s zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did,” the statement said.
A rep for the actress confirmed to PEOPLE she had colon cancer prior to her death. “Kirstie Alley had colon cancer prior to her death on Monday at age 71.”
What you should know about colon cancer
This disease affects both men and women, but there’s a misbelief that colon cancer typically affects men.
Dr. Angela Nicholas, Primary Care Physician, Chief Medical Officer of Einstein Physicians Montgomery stated the following for the website mentioned above:
“There is a perception around colon cancer that it impacts more men than women; however, it’s equal. It’s the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Women need to prioritize their health and stay on top of their routine screenings.”
Dr. Nicholas adds, “I also believe when women think of cancer, we typically immediately go to breast cancer – as an industry we’ve done an incredible job of building awareness and education to encourage breast cancer screenings. We’ve built the brand for breast cancer. Now we need to do the same with colon cancer.”
