American College of Radiology
RESTON, VA – Colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer killer in men under 50 and the second leading cause of cancer death for women under 50. At least 53,000 Americans die from colorectal cancer each year.
African Americans are also the most likely to die from this terrible disease and Latinos in the United States are more likely to die from colorectal cancer than those in many Central and South American countries.
Colorectal cancer is nearly always treatable if caught early and can even be prevented through timely screening.
The American College of Radiology® has two PSAs to draw attention to this lifesaving information. Visit our multimedia page to review and download the spots you find most useful. We can also supply a physician expert for news interviews.
With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, now is the perfect time for your listeners to talk to their doctor about screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45.
They also need to know that we now have more covered screening options than ever:
- As of Jan. 1, Medicare is required to cover virtual colonoscopy and other less invasive exams – along with standard colonoscopies. Federal law already requires private Insurance companies to cover virtual colonoscopy and other less-invasive tests.
- Virtual colonoscopy is an American Cancer Society-recommended screening exam for those at average risk – and may be an option for those at increased risk who can’t physically tolerate a regular colonoscopy.
- These added, covered screening options can attract more people to be tested – and save more lives.