DE SCR133

Designates March 2024 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Delaware

Notes that colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Delaware, killing approximately 170 Delawareans annually

Highlights that colorectal cancer death rates among African Americans in Delaware are 36% higher than the general population

Recommends regular screening beginning at age 45 through colonoscopy or FIT tests, which can detect and prevent cancer by removing precancerous polyps

States that preventative colorectal cancer screening is 100% covered and the disease is highly treatable when detected early