Colorectal cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people age 50 and older.
Colorectal cancer deaths can be prevented. How? If everyone age 50 and older were screened regularly, 6 out of 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer- that’s why it’s so important to get screened. 
To increase awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening, Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health in association with New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection program of Atlantic and Cape May counties, is proudly participating in Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
People over the age 50 have the highest risk of colorectal cancer. You may also be at higher risk if you are African American, smoke, or have a family history of colorectal cancer.
Everyone can take these healthy steps to help prevent colorectal cancer:
- Get screened starting at age 50.
- Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
- Make sure you exercise and eat a healthy diet.
If you are uninsured with limited income, you may be eligible for a free colorectal cancer screening. The New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program offers FREE breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancer screenings. Early detection is the best protection!
For more information, please call:
Atlantic County: 609-653-3484
Cape May County: 609-465-1200
Other Counties: 1-800-328-3838
For more information, visit: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/colonandrectumcancer/