March is designated National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month to raise awareness about this disease and the need for early detection and diagnosis. Of cancers that affect both men and women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and it is the third most common cancer in men and in women. The American Cancer Society estimates the number of colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Raising Awareness About Colorectal Cancer Screening, At-Home Tests
Jeff Axtell
Screenings Help Find Cancer While Still Treatable
The horrible facts: Cancer is certainly a leading cause of death in the United States. According to the most recent data available from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1.6 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year, with approximately 30,000 of those cases being diagnosed in Arizona. Additionally, approximately 600,000 cancer deaths occur each year in the U.S., including nearly 12,000 in Arizona. This means, for every 100,000 adult men and women in Arizona, … [Read more...] about Screenings Help Find Cancer While Still Treatable
