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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 1 - March 31
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March forward with confidence in your health
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. That means it’s time to spring into action and schedule your routine colorectal cancer screening.
Did you know?
- The recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening for those at average risk dropped from 50 to 45 in 2021.
- Start getting screened at age 45 if you’re at average risk for colorectal cancer. If you’re at increased risk, you may need to start regular screening at an earlier age and/or be screened more often.
- Do you dread the thought of a colonoscopy? If you’re at average risk for colorectal cancer, here’s a breakdown of what your screening options are, along with what qualifies as “average risk.”
- There are several factors that can increase your risk of colorectal cancer, including eating a lot of red meat, or having a family history of colorectal cancer. Find a list of factors that can increase your cancer risk.
It’s 2024, and we’re still Too Young for This Sh*t.
The rate of colorectal cancer in young adults continues to rise. Get the facts you need to know.
