Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer among men and women, second to lung cancer. If detected early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable and in the vast majority of cases, it is preventable. 

Being screened as part of a regular physical exam could save lives. Early detection and treatment are the best defenses against colorectal cancer. The five-year survival rate for cancers caught early is more than 90 percent.

For quality improvement resources and strategies, please view the Colorectal Cancer Documents and Links sections.