“Cancer” is a scary word in any context, but colorectal cancer can be especially tricky to catch. Known as a “silent killer,” colorectal cancer symptoms often don’t present themselves until the cancer is in its late stages.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it’s more important than ever to be aware of the symptoms of the second-most deadly cancer for both men and women in the U.S. One in 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetimes.