Colorectal cancer can be prevented

For the first time, and through the 12t of March, the South Carolina governor’s mansion will be lit blue in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month.  The special designation comes as South Carolina funds colorectal cancer prevention and education programs — and the important role they play to address the decrease in the pandemic-driven screenings.  Governor McMaster said, “As Peggy and I light up the Governor’s Mansion to help raise awareness, we call on South Carolinians to speak with their providers about scheduling a screening of their own and to educate loved ones on this potentially life-saving appointment.” Colorectal cancer not only is preventable, but is one of the few cancers that can be completely prevented through screening.  This year alone, almost 2,750 South Carolinians are projected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.