Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

In March, we wear blue 

Its Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States even though it is highly preventable. This form of cancer can be detected multiple ways. Colorectal cancer comes from pre-cancerous growths that form in the colon. If it is detected early enough, the growths can be removed and stop the cancer from spreading. 

Both men and women are at risk for Colorectal cancer and it primarily affects people over the age of 50. It is important for people over the age of 50 to get a colonoscopy at least every 10 years. Another form of cancer screening  is the Fecal Immunochemical Test. This can be done annually by testing a stool sample. 

For more information about Colorectal Cancer please visit colon.cancer.gov

For ways to spread awareness this month, check out this toolkit!

Check out this blog by HRSA too!