 Hello, I'm Acacia Stuckel, NDSU Extension Agent in Ammons County. Sometimes certain factors put us at higher risk for colon cancer, regardless of our age. At age 35, I had a pre-cancerous polyp removed from my colon during a colonoscopy. My healthcare provider commented that if we would have waited until the typical screening age, I would have likely had colon cancer. Be sure to schedule annual wellness visits, eat a healthy diet, and get regular physical activity, and talk to your healthcare provider about factors that may put you at higher risk for colon cancer. Search online for NDSU Extension food and nutrition for more information about health. Brought to you by NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Department of Health.