Colon Cancer Awareness Month What You Should Know to Prevent & Detect Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in men and women under age 50. According to the American Cancer Society almost 153,000 individuals in the U.S. were diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in 2024, and more than 53,000 died from the disease.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month, a time to raise awareness about the disease and the importance of prevention and early detection. Awareness is crucial, as many cases of colon and rectal cancer can be prevented. In fact, colon cancer has a 90% survival rate when it’s detected early....