March is Colorectal Cancer Month Colorectal cancer affects both men and women equally – 140,000 people are diagnosed with the disease every year. But colorectal cancer is preventable, and can be successfully treated and is often curable when detected early. Know your risks for Colorectal Cancer: Colorectal cancer can affect anyone - men or women alike - and your risk increases as you age. But some people are at greater risk for the disease. People with a personal or family history of benign colorectal polyps. People with a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. People with a personal or family history of inflammatory bowel disease – ulcerative colitis or Crohn's. People with a personal or family history of ovarian, endometrial or breast cancer. People of African American and Hispanic descent, who are often diagnosed at a later stage of the disease. Men and women over the age of 50 Steps to lowering your risk of Colorectal Cancer: To lower your risk of colorectal canc
March is Colorectal Cancer Month
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Early colorectal cancer detection critical for those over 45
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