Michael Sapienza: Colorectal cancer has a 91% chance of survival when caught early
Michael Sapienza, Chief Executive Officer of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“As National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month approaches this March, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance State of Screening Study, commissioned by the Alliance and conducted by Wakefield Research, reveals a troubling reality: The majority of adults prioritize household chores over life-saving colorectal cancer screenings. And while most understand that colonoscopies can detect cancer, 57% are unaware that they can prevent colorectal cancer by removing precancerous polyps.
With colorectal cancer cases rising in younger adults, these startling statistics underscore the urgent need for increased awareness and education surrounding the importance of timely screening and understanding all of the screening options available. Whether that be an at home test like Exact Sciences Cologuard, a colonoscopy, or a FIT test.
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and has a 91% chance of survival when caught early, yet too many Americans delay or avoid screening due to fear, misinformation or competing priorities. The Alliance urges all Americans to learn about colorectal cancer risk factors, symptoms and screening options at getscreened.org during March awareness month. It could save your life.
Screening Study Press Release.”
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