FL H8007

Designates March 2026 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined in the United States, with approximately 150,000 diagnoses and 50,000 deaths annually

One in 24 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime; Florida reported 37.8 incidences per 100,000 residents (age-adjusted) in 2022

Regular screening beginning at age 45 can detect colorectal cancer in earlier stages and improve survival rates

More than 1.5 million colorectal cancer survivors currently live in the United States