Each March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month.

The typical healing process for the colon after surgery takes six to eight weeks.

Except for some patients, surgery to remove the rectal cancer is usually the main treatment.

Inadequate communication by healthcare providers about the importance of colorectal cancer screenings is a barrier.

Cost and a general lack of access to health care is a strong barrier to colorectal cancer screenings.

Colorectal cancer screening prevalence is lower among people aged 50 to 64 compared to those 65 and older.

Long-term, regular use of aspirin and other NSAIDS is associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer.