Colon Cancer Screening

What is Colorectal Cancer (CRC)?

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and among women in the U.S. It occurs when precancerous polyps in the colon or in the rectum become cancerous. Signs may include rectal bleeding, blood in the stool or change in bowel movements.

Colorectal cancer (also known as colon cancer) is cancer of the colon and/or rectum and occurs when a growth in the lining of the colon or rectum becomes cancerous. 

The colon is a vital organ in your body’s digestive system. The rectum is the very end of the colon.

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Who gets colorectal cancer?

As of 2020, colorectal cancer is the third-most common cause of cancer in both men and women. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. While men and women have the same lifetime risk for CRC, men are at higher risk than women at any given age. Black individuals and American Indians/Native Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more likely to die from colorectal cancer than White Americans.

Colon cancer screening can save your life

Colorectal cancer screening is safe, effective and recommended for all adults. With routine colorectal cancer screening, more than one-third of colorectal cancer deaths can be avoided. Many tests can help find precancerous and cancerous growths. Finding them early could save your life.