March 1, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada OTTAWA, ON – March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a yearly campaign designed to raise awareness around the risk factors for colorectal cancer and the importance of screening as a part of early detection. The Government of Canada recognizes that cancer is a major health issue for Canadians as it continues to be the leading cause of death in Canada. It is estimated that two in five Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Colorectal cancer accounts for 12% of all cancers in Canada and close to 30,000 Canadians will ha…