03/21/2024
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer occurs in the large bowel, otherwise known as the colon (‘colo-’), or in the re**um (‘-rectal’). People over 50 are at increased risk of colorectal cancer. Other risk factors include long-term alcohol consumption, smoking ci******es, eating red meat and obesity. The most popular screening test is the f***l immunochemical test (FIT). This entails using a kit to collect a sample of your stool and dropping it at a lab or into the mail. Colonoscopy can also be used to assess for colorectal cancer. Catching it earlier provides a much better chance of survival. There’s no shame in talking about colorectal cancer or asking your physician about screening for it.