March 29th, 2024 editorial: Colorectal cancer [Video]

One in 24 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime, which means we likely all know someone who has been diagnosed.Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in America.Yet it’s one of the few cancers that’s preventable thanks to screening.March is National Colorectal Awareness Month.If you are 45 years old or older and have not been tested, now is the time to act.Talk to a doctor about getting tested, including the pros and cons of each test and how often you need one.Screening can find precancerous polyps, which are abnormal growths that can be removed before they turn into cancer.Early detection cannot be overstated.Nine out of every 10 people who were diagnosed early and medically treated are still alive five years later.We believe we can stop colon cancer deaths.Act now to make sure you and your loved ones don’t become a victim.