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.

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    45 Plus reasons

    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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    Meredith’s legacy: A family’s mission to save lives

    After losing their sister Meredith to colorectal cancer, Kathryn and Abigail are turning grief into advocacy. Their powerful story highlights the urgent need for CRC awareness and action — especially among young adults who are facing rising rates of this disease.

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