Atrium Health Navicent offers tips about colorectal cancer awareness

Dr. Paul Dale says patients need to begin testing for colorectal cancer at the age of 45 unless told otherwise.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is offering the community tips about colorectal cancer awareness and sharing available resources.

Dr. Paul Dale says colorectal cancer is the third leading cancer killer in both men and women. Dale adds that early detection of cancer can save lives.

Dale says patients need to begin testing for colorectal cancer at the age of 45 unless told otherwise.

Dale adds that people can take a fast and free online health assessment to estimate your risk of developing colorectal cancer. To access the health assessment, click here.