Held in March every year, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month offers caregivers of patients with colon and rectum diseases a chance to promote education in their community. All these efforts also increase the profession’s knowledge and encourage young people to pursue related careers.

When a cell in the colon or rectum begins to grow out of control, it is called colorectal cancer. Some specialists call it colon cancer for short. Young adults or teenagers can develop colorectal cancer; however, it is more common among older adults.

There is no sure cause for colorectal cancer, but some factors can mean increased risk, such as:

The colorectal cancer community advocates spreading awareness about the disease, its risk factors, and screening options. Everyone involved: patients, survivors, families, and caregivers, play their role in promoting education and raising their voices to prevent more colorectal cancer cases. Their stories are worth being heard.

Patients with colorectal cancer in advanced stages know that pain and side effects of treatment can significantly diminish their quality of life. As a result, some of them address a doctor’s recommendation and might opt to enter a hospice program.

Hospice care focuses on relief from stress and symptoms of a progressive disease like colorectal cancer. The primary intention is to improve the patient’s and their family’s quality of life. At Ascend Hospice Care, we aim to honor every individual’s desires regarding the end of life, always with the utmost respect for the patient’s dignity.