The President officially recognized March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to honor those fighting the disease and to encourage more people to get tested. The message aims to raise awareness about a disease that is expected to claim the lives of about 55,000 Americans this year.
The message highlights that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men and women under the age of 50. Because the disease often has no symptoms in its early stages, the President is urging Americans to stay on top of their health and learn about their family medical history.
Health guidelines mentioned in the message recommend that regular screenings for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45. Finding the cancer early through these tests makes it much easier to treat and can significantly increase a patient's chances of survival.
The administration pointed to the Make America Healthy Again Commission, which was established last year to address chronic diseases. The message also praises researchers and doctors who are working on new technologies to detect cancer sooner and find better treatments for patients.
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Presidential Message on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
