March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Why should you care?

Colorectal cancer is:
  • the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide
  • the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States
  • anybody can develop it (PDF file)

    • If you need Acrobat Reader, it's free, and you can download it here.

    It is estimated that there will be 153,760 new cases and 52,180 deaths in the United States in 2007 due to colorectal cancer.


    Deaths from and funding for colorectal cancer relative to other cancers and other diseases.


    My colon cancer page, with more information on the above and links to more detailed information, including on:
  • incidence
  • screening
  • risk factors
  • symptoms (often there are none)
  • staging
  • treatment


    • My cancer and medical resources page.


    Why do I care?


    Awareness poster (PDF file. 8.5 x 11 inches. 11x17 and 16x20 versions are also available from www.ccalliance.org.)


    Don't die of embarrassment!