
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
By Irene Gonzalez, LSW The month of March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates the lifetime risk of developing Colorectal Cancer is about 1 in 23 (4.3%) for men and 1 in 25 (4.0%) for women and is one of the top 5 cancers in the US. The Centers for Disease Control Screen for Life Campaign dedicates its efforts to informing the public about the importance of starting regular colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, f