A champion for the health care and wellness needs of women, Rep. Dahlkemper recently introduced a resolution regarding the impact of colon cancer on women, and as we head into the second week of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month:
“Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in both women and men in the United States, yet many people are unaware of the need to be screened for this disease. As many as 44,000 lives a year could be saved if colorectal cancer screening was fully accessible and utilized. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is about educating men and women to save lives. I am proud to be part of this important effort to raise awareness and help in the fight against colorectal cancer.”
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