The best way to protect yourself from colorectal cancer is to be aware of what makes you more likely to get it. That means you should know your risk factors. When you know what puts you at risk, you can make healthy choices in your life to help yourself avoid them.
Even if you can’t prevent colorectal cancer from developing, you can take steps to try to catch it in its early stages, when it is easiest to treat. That’s why you need to know how you can be screened for colorectal cancer and how to recognize its symptoms.