{"id":10227,"date":"2026-03-10T07:50:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/news\/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:30:16","slug":"colorectal-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/en\/news\/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colorectal cancer<\/a><\/strong> is among the most common malignant diseases worldwide, accounting for around 10% of all diagnosed cancers. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death globally. However, when detected early, colorectal cancer is curable <\/strong>in more than 90% of cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Croatia, more than 3,600 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year, with men affected more often. Most patients are over 50. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to data from the Croatian Institute of Public Health, colorectal and rectal cancer were diagnosed in 3,820 people in 2023, and 1,996 people died during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cColorectal Cancer Awareness Month<\/a><\/strong>\u201d in the Republic of Croatia is observed every March, following a 2022 decision by the Croatian Parliament. In the month when nature awakens, the aim is also to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, the importance of prevention, and the benefits of early detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms<\/strong> are often mild<\/strong> and non-specific at first<\/strong>, which is why the disease can remain unnoticed for a long time. That is why it is important to react to changes that last longer than two to three weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n