Colorectal cancer awareness month is recognized in March with an emphasis on the campaign 80% by 2018. The goal is to increase colorectal cancer screening among adults over 50 to 80% screened by 2018.

In 2014, 1600 people per day are expected to die from cancer. 50,310 deaths are expected from colorectal cancer (also called colon cancer). It is currently the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Fortunately, this cancer can be usually prevented. Proper screening can detect polyps which can be removed before they become cancerous. Health insurance is required to cover colorectal screening tests through the Affordable Care Act.

More details on colorectal cancer best practices for treatment, research pipeline and centers of excellence can be found at http://www.lifelongwellnessadvocates.com/colorectal-cancer/