These are the Facts:

• Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States
• 1 in 20 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer of the colon during their lifetime
• Approximately 1/3 of patients with colorectal cancer have their cancer limited to their rectum
• CRC is NOT just a disease that affects the elderly
• Recent studies have reported a rise in the incidence of rectal cancer in younger populations
• The importance of early diagnosis of younger patients is crucial
• The disease is preventable with early screening - young and old