Catching CRC early ‘critical’ for women: 5 things to know

Approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Despite this, many women may mistake early warning signs of CRC for menopause-related issues or other digestive conditions.

In a recent news release, New Brunswick, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health highlighted the importance of early CRC screening for women.

Here are five takeaways from the report:

1. Many critical early warning signs of CRC, such as changes in bowel habits, bloating and fatigue, are mistaken as common gastrointestinal issues or menopause-related health changes. This can lead to delayed diagnosis or more advanced disease at the time of detection.

2. “Women often assume their symptoms are related to diet, stress or hormonal changes, which can...

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