According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is around 1 in 20. But according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 20 million adults in the US who have never had the recommended screening for the disease, putting them at higher risk of dying from a preventable condition.
Are you aware of the symptoms associated with colorectal cancer? Do you know what you can do to reduce your risk of developing the disease? Are you aware of the current colorectal cancer screening guidelines? Sadly, many us will answer these questions with a "no."
In line with National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, we aim to provide answers to all of these questions and find out what more can be done to increase awareness of a condition that is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US.
What is colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is a cancer that begins either in the colon or the rectum.
No comments:
Post a Comment