- Date
- 2017-03-02
- Title
- March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- Topic
- National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Screening can help find this cancer at an early stage, when treatment often leads to a cure. Help protect your Medicare patients by recommending screening if appropriate.
For More Information:
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Medicare Preventive Services Educational Tool
- Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Visit the Preventive Services website to learn more about Medicare-covered services.