AmeriHealth Caritas offers advice for reducing disparities in screening rates across demographics
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer, or cancer that starts in the rectum or colon, is the third most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in American men and women. Regular screening is particularly important for colorectal cancer, even for those not considered high risk. While five-year survival rates are as high as 90 percent for colorectal cancer caught at a localized stage, many people don’t experience symptoms until the disease is more advanced and treatment is much more difficult. ... |