Colorectal cancer awareness month Go Blue this March The American Cancer Society and CSEA urges everyone to “Go Blue” this March to help raise awareness about colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer — cancer that begins in the colon or rectum — is one of the most common cancers among New Yorkers. It is estimated that one in 20 people will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime. More than 10,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year in New York, and approximately 3,500 men and women die from the disease annually. However, a large number of New Yorkers are still not aware of their risk and many are not being screened at recommended intervals. Colorectal cancer often can be prevented. Regular screening can find precancerous polyps so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. All men and women ages 50 and older should get screened for colorectal cancer. Although this disease can occur at any age, most people who develop colorectal cancer are over age 50. In addition, people with a personal or family history of colon polyps (abnormal growths in the colon or rectum) or colon cancer, or a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, are at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer. People at higher risk for colorectal cancer may need earlier or more frequent tests than other people; these individuals should talk to their doctor about when to begin screening and how often they should be tested. National Dress in Blue Day is Friday, March 7, and many towns and cities will be lighting their main streets blue to promote awareness and hosting screening events for men and women ages 50 and older who do not have health insurance. To learn more about Colorectal Cancer Awareness month events in your area, call at 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) or visit www.health.ny.gov/ cancerservicesprogram. Additional information about colorectal cancer can be found at the Department’s website at www.nyhealth.gov/ coloncancer at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/ or by contacting the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/colon or calling 1-800-227-2345. May 15 is deadline for submitting proposed Resolutions, changes to CSEA’s Constitution & Bylaws Proposed Resolutions and proposed amendments to the CSEA Constitution & ByLaws for consideration by CSEA delegates to the union’s 2014 Annual Delegates Meeting must be submitted by May 15, 2014. Proposed Resolutions may be submitted only by a delegate and must be submitted on the proper forms. Forms for submitting Resolutions are available from CSEA headquarters and region offices. Proposed Resolutions and proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws must be submitted no later than May 15 to the Statewide Secretary, Denise Berkley, CSEA Headquarters, 143 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12210-2303. The 2014 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting will be held Sept. 29 - Oct. 3 in New York City. March 2014 The Work Force 13
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