45+ reasons to get screened
Find your reason today
What motivates you to take action? Is it a sense of duty, love, your dreams or your fears? We all have our own reasons, and that's great. When it comes to colorectal cancer, we all have reasons to get screened. Colorectal Cancer is common and deadly, but it's preventable and highly treatable when caught early.
Click the link below to take a short quiz to find your personal reason to get screened. Two minutes of your time today can save your life.
Why 45+?
Colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger people. The American Cancer Society’s newest guidelines recommend that screenings begin at age 45 instead of the traditional 50. If you are 45+, you should get screened - even if you don’t have symptoms or are at higher risk.
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Legislation introduced to address young-onset CRC
Explore the urgent need for the Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act (HR 7714), legislation aimed at combating the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults through enhanced screening, education, and research.
Dak Prescott joins Alliance to ‘LEAD FROM BEHIND’
Initiative aims to reduce stigma and educate about screening choices, as the Colorectal Cancer Alliance launches a health equity fund to decrease disparities.
Act now to create a coverage pathway for future blood-based detection
On the horizon are blood tests that have shown the ability to detect a variety of cancers including colorectal and rare cancers. Though these tests are still in development and are not yet approved by the FDA, clinical trials have shown impressive results.