March is Colorectal Cancer Month. Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is a disease of the colon or rectum, which are parts of the digestive system. Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is often preventable with screening and highly treatable when detected early.
Most cases of colorectal cancer occur in people ages 45 and older, but the disease is increasingly affecting younger people. Each year, about 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with this disease and more than 50,000 die.
Colorectal cancer may develop without symptoms. If you are 45 or older and at average risk, it's time to GET SCREENED.
While anyone can develop colorectal cancer, a few conditions can increase risk.