Tag Archives: Colon Cancer

Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 

Person wearing a white shirt holding a blue ribbon

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States, excluding skin cancer. About 1 in 25 people in the U.S. will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society; however, with regular screening, it can be detected early.1 What is […]

Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Each year, the first Friday in March marks National Dress in Blue Day – presenting the opportunity to wear blue and raise awareness for colorectal cancer. This year, join the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s mission to help end this disease and commit to learning more about its screening and prevention. Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness […]

A Call to Raise Awareness on Colorectal Cancer

Apart from skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. for both men and women. With well over an estimate of 100,000 new cases for colon, and over 45,000 new cases for rectal cancer.* March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – an opportunity to educate about colon and rectum […]