RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, serving as a critical reminder that one of the deadliest forms of cancer is also one of the most preventable.
Colorectal cancer occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow uncontrollably. This growth usually starts from precancerous polyps in the inner lining of the colon.
Because symptoms are often close to non-existent in the early stages, Dr. Matthew Huk, a colorectal surgeon at HCA, said regular screening is paramount…