Spring Screening – Are You Due for a Colonoscopy? National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

The body is an amazing, complicated, and sometimes fragile machine. Like any machine, it operates best when given the right fuel, used properly, and provided with regular maintenance.

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month each March reminds us of the importance of proper care to prevent potentially catastrophic breakdowns. It raises awareness about colorectal cancer, promotes early detection and screening, and encourages individuals to take steps to reduce their risk.

Approximately one in 25 men and women in the United States will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime— that amounts to about 150,000 new diagnoses per year. About 50,000 people die annually from the disease.