Colorectal Cancer Research Highlights
The 绿帽社 (ACS) helps find answers to critical questions about?colorectal cancer (CRC).
- What causes it?
- How can it be successfully prevented, detected, and treated?
- What is the best age to start screening?
- How can the quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors be improved?
Studying questions like these has helped improve screening and treatment methods,?which has contributed to substantial decreases in deaths from colorectal cancer?over the past 20 years. Thank you to all our donors who make this research possible.
54% of Colorectal Cancer?Cases and 55% of Deaths Have the Potential to Be Prevented with Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide and the 2nd leading cause of death from cancer. It's estimated that about 55% of colorectal cases and deaths could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as:
- Diets high in red and processed meat and low in fruit, vegetables, fiber, and calcium
- Not being physically active
- Smoking
- Drinking alcohol