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The recommended age to start screening for CRC has been lowered to 45 – Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation

Photo taken from Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation/LinkedIn

Jun 18, 2024, 04:31

The recommended age to start screening for CRC has been lowered to 45 – Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation

Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation made the following post on LinkedIn:

“The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) has been lowered to 45. Chadwick Boseman’s tragic passing at the young age of 39 highlights the importance of early detection.

It’s heartbreaking to see cases like his where the cancer is already advanced by the time symptoms show up. We need to raise awareness about the importance of regular screenings to catch CRC early.

Let’s come together to work towards a future where stories like Chadwick’s become less common.”

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Source: Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation/LinkedIn

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