Dress in Blue Day

Mar 6, 2023

Did you know that March is National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month?

Check out the formal announcement by the White House proclaiming March 2023 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

March 3rd was Dress In Blue Day, one of the many ways to show support for CRC awareness and share the importance of screening with your loved ones, colleagues, and friends. There were many posts on Twitter, LinkedIN, and Facebook celebrating #DressInBlueDay.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends regular screenings for all Americans who are older than 45 or have other risk factors.

It’s important to not ignore symptoms such as:

blood in stool
a change in bowel habits
stomach pain
bloating
persistent cramps
unexplained weight loss.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, make sure you see your doctor and that the symptoms are documented in your medical record as well as followed up on.

When was your last colonoscopy? Check your medical records and check to see when your last colonoscopy was. My primary care doctor’s office is a private practice that doesn’t have a patient portal and still uses paper charts. I couldn’t remember how many years it’s been since my last colonoscopy so I called up the office and confirmed it’s been over 5 years. I called the gastroenterologist’s office and scheduled my colonoscopy. Now it’s your turn!

For more information on colorectal cancer, check out the following:

Colorectal Cancer Alliance https://www.ccalliance.org/
Fight Colorectal Cancer https://fightcolorectalcancer.org

If you don’t already, follow these CRC advocates now:

Dress in Blue Day

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