HJR380 Summary

• Recognizes March 2018 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama
• Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths for men and women in Alabama, with an estimated 2,230 cases and 950 deaths expected that year
• Early detection increases five-year survival rates to 90 percent compared to only 10 percent when cancer spreads to other organs
• Encourages Alabamians age 50 and older to obtain colorectal screenings
• Supports the FITWAY Alabama Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program administered by the Alabama Department of Public Health to increase screening rates through public education initiatives