March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

All Americans should be concerned about colorectal cancer (CRC). Each year, in the United States, 147,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed and more than 57,000 people die from the disease — making it the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in this country.

According to CCFA.org

We should know that by having Crohn’s Disease, we’re at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.

It is important that we constantly monitor our health and watch for any possible symptoms.

Visit CCFA.org - Colorectal Cancer for more information on detecting and monitoring Colorectal cancer.

17 March 2006 | Crohn's Disease | Comments