Did you know that colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States?
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts within the colon or rectum and can spread throughout the body. Although rate of colorectal cancer has been declining by about 1% a year in older adults, according to the American Cancer Society, the rates in people younger than 55 has steadily been increasing by 1% to 2% a year since the mid-1990s.
Did you know? Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, affecting men and women alike. In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, take this quiz to test your colorectal cancer knowledge, and talk to your healthcare provider about your questions and concerns about colorectal cancer.
Did you know? March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Excluding skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States.
Happy National Nutrition Month! March is also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it is fitting to discuss to improve gut health through proper nutrition.