March marksColorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a critical opportunity to spotlight one of the most preventable — yet still deadly — cancers in the United States.
Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths nationwide, but what’s especially concerning is the steady rise in diagnoses among adults under 50. Once considered a disease of older adults, early-onset colorectal cancer is now one of the fastest-growing cancer trends in younger populations.
Faculty experts at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences are available to discuss:
- Why colorectal cancer rates are increasing among younger adults
- Updated screening guidelines and what people need to know about colonoscopies and at-home tests
- Symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored
- Disparities in screening and outcomes across communities
- The role of diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors
- How policy and insurance coverage affect access to preventive care