Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Saves Lives

  • March is nationally recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Colorectal cancer is very treatable when it is discovered early. But Colorectal Cancer is still the third most common cancer in the US, and the second leading cause of cancer death.
  • It affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, and is most often found in people 50 years or older. However incidence in those younger than 50 is on the rise.
  • This disease takes the lives of more than 50,000 people every year.
  • The average lifetime risk for men is 1 in 23 and the average lifetime risk for women is 1 in 25.
  • Overall, screening can save a life. Lawrence County Memorial Hospital is here to help.
  • To learn more about how to schedule your about and furthering testing with Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, click here. To learn more about Colorectal Cancer, click here.