FL S1890

Recognizes March 2020 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States among both men and women

In 2019, approximately 101,420 Americans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 51,020 died from the disease nationally

In Florida specifically, 11,310 residents were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 3,700 died from the disease

Regular screening for adults older than 45 years of age could increase survival rates by discovering cancer in earlier, more treatable stages