Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2022

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type worldwide; in 2020, almost 2 million cases were diagnosed. It is the second most common cause of cancer death, leading to almost 1 million deaths per year. This is despite the fact that effective screening techniques exist that could reduce the number of deaths from this disease.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to highlight the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, as well as to promote healthy lifestyle habits that can decrease a person’s risk of developing cancer of the colon, rectum, or anus – the three distinct cancer types referred to collectively as colorectal cancer.

Researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have proven that various factors can increase or decrease a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. Most of these factors also affect the risk of developing other cancer types, similarly increasing or decreasing it. A selection of related IARC research projects is highlighted on the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2022 webpage.

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