March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide? Colorectal cancer affects the colon and rectum.

Colorectal cancer’s risk factors, including age, family history, and lifestyle choices, are highlighted during this month. The importance of screening tests like colonoscopies and fecal occult blood tests, which can detect the disease early when treatment is most effective.

Beyond prevention and screening, this awareness month offers support and resources for patients and their families, covering treatment options, clinical trials, and survivorship programs. By increasing awareness and promoting proactive measures, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month strives to reduce the incidence and mortality rates associated with this cancer.