FL H8047

Designates March 2018 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Florida

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women, with approximately 140,250 diagnoses and 50,630 deaths projected in 2018

Early detection increases the 5-year survival rate to approximately 90 percent, but late-stage detection drops the survival rate to 10 percent

Florida citizens are affected by colorectal cancer at a rate of 35.8 per 100,000, with a death rate of 13.4 per 100,000 according to 2013 CDC data

Increasing awareness and education about colorectal cancer, particularly regarding regular screenings for adults over age 50, can improve prevention and survival outcomes