Colorectal Cancer: What is it and how to get access to testing

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. Early detection leads to greater survival rates, so doctors recommend regular screenings starting at age 45. For a number of reasons, not everyone has access to screening. That’s where a $1 million CPRIT grant awarded to Drs. John Kidwell, Rebeccah Baucom and Rakshanda Rahman will help that underserved population. The grant will provide fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) at no cost to 15 counties in the Texas South Plans.