Judy Yee, MD, FACR
Judy Yee, MD, FACR, Chair of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Colon Cancer Committee, contributed this piece.
In March we marked Colorectal Cancer Awareness month – a time to remind people about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal Cancer is now the leading cancer killer in men under 50 and the second leading cause of cancer death for women under 50 but it is also nearly always treatable if caught early and can even be prevented through timely screening.
As we move forward, I want to reflect on the efforts of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) and look ahead to the future.
ACR also offers a variety of resources for patients and providers about colorectal cancer screening on the new and improved acr.org.
Help your patients get their recommended screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45 at any time of the year – it could save their life.
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