National Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an annual celebration observed in the United States during the month of March, to increase awareness of

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. In the United States it is organized by the

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, the

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, and numerous other organizations and survivor networks.

History

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month (or National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month) in the United States was first established via Presidential Proclamation, signed by

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on February 29, 2000.

Events

A National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month proclamation was issued by President

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for three years between 2014 and 2016. The manner of celebration for national colon cancer awareness month varies, but many organizations host special events to help engage their local communities in raising awareness, such as with the

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promoted by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Blue for CRC by the Colon Cancer Coalition, and Call on Congress by Fight Colorectal Cancer .

References

External links

National Colon Cancer Awareness MonthColorectal Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit
March observances Observances in the United States Colorectal cancer Awareness months Health observances {{health-stub