When it comes to cancer prevention, colorectal cancer stands out for a simple reason: with proper screening and early detection, it's not just highly treatable—it's often preventable. Despite this, it remains the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The disconnect between preventability and mortality rates points to a critical awareness gap.
"The greatest tragedy is seeing patients with advanced colorectal cancer who could have been diagnosed years earlier through routine screening," says Dr. Theodoros Voloyiannis, founder and Chairman of the National Accredited Program for Rectal Cancer at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, a Sarah Cannon Cancer Network affiliate.
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