LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 1, 2016) – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the St. Mary’s County Health Department reminds residents to get screened. Most colorectal cancers are found in people age 50 or older; therefore, it is recommended that everyone get screened at age 50. If you have symptoms or high risk factors, you may need to be screened before age 50. Despite being very preventable, colorectal cancer is among the top three cancer killers in the country. Early screening is the most valuable form of protection against colorectal cancer.
The health department offers eligible underinsured residents free colorectal cancer screening and navigation services. For more information, please visit the health department’s website at www.smchd.org
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