CA SR83

Designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in California

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. among men and women combined, and the leading cause of cancer death for those under 50 years of age

One in three eligible Americans are not up to date on screening, despite colorectal cancer being one of the few cancers preventable with timely screening

American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Black Americans, and rural populations face higher diagnosis and death rates from colorectal cancer

In 2024, approximately 152,810 new cases and 53,010 deaths from colorectal cancer were reported nationally