March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives.
 Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum). If you’re 45 to 75 years old, get screened for colorectal cancer regularly. If you’re younger than 45 and think you may be at high risk of getting colorectal cancer, or if you’re older than 75, talk to your doctor about screening.
 
Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. That is why getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer is so important.

Screening Test Options
Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer, including some that you can do at home. Each test has advantages and disadvantages. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of each test, and how often to be tested.

To schedule an appointment, call RCMS 707.884.4005.

For more information please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/colorectalawareness/index.htm 

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