Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined. But, 60% of deaths could be prevented by effective screening. In that spirit, throughout the month of March, University of Iowa Health Care is engaging in raising awareness about the disease and the […]
Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Members of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and the Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic want to spread the word that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. March 3 was “Dress in Blue Day,” which inspired this photograph, but there will be a strong push all month to increase awareness. In collaboration with the National Colorectal Cancer […]