March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the NYCDCCBF would like to offer resources to help you learn more and take action toward prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- The Importance of Cancer Screening
- Healthy Habits to Reduce Your Risk
- Actions You Can Take Today
MSK recommends that people at average risk for colorectal cancer start getting screened at 45. You can take the first step and answer a few questions to get personal screening recommendations from MSK. In less than 5 minutes, you can find out if you are due for any cancer screenings. To start now, please visit www.mskcc.org/direct/nycdcc/screening.
For more information, visit these online resources:
What is Colorectal Cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/what-is-colorectal-cancer.htm
Colorectal Cancer Statistics: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
Screening for Colorectal Cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/questions.htm
Please be reminded that the NYCDCC Welfare Fund has a partnership with MSK Direct to provide members and your families the highest-quality cancer programs and services, virtually or in-person, to help navigate your unique journey of screening and prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and life beyond cancer.
If you or a family member are impacted by cancer and would like to discuss treatment options at MSK, call the dedicated MSK Direct phone line for NYCDCC participants and dependents at (844) 386-3368 or visit www.mskcc.org/nycdcc.