Some may be too embarrassed to talk about it, while others may think they are not at risk.
Colorectal cancer strikes women nearly as often as men, and frequently begins without symptoms.
The good news is that colorectal cancer is preventable and, if detected early, it's curable . Colorectal cancer develops from polyps, which are grape-like growths on the inner lining of the colon and rectum. Polyps form, usually after age 50, and grow slowly over many years. Most polyps will not become cancerous, but some may. Therefore, having polyps removed is very important, because it prevents cancer from developing.