Overview

Regular colorectal cancer screening helps maintain overall health by detecting tumors and pre-cancerous lesions early, which can improve survival rates and enhance quality of life for patients. Several types of tests are available to ensure individuals stay up to date with their cancer screenings.

Goal

Surpassed – the proportion of Adults who have an up-to-date Colorectal Cancer Screening, 82.8%, has surpassed the Healthy People 2030 Target of 72.8%”.

Target Population

45 to 74 who live in the primary service area of TFHS

ACHIEVED – Tahoe Forest has surpassed the Healthy People 2030 goal!

Colorectal Cancer Screening chart description: Chart shows that 82.8% of adults 45-74 years old in the TFHS service area have an up-to-date Colorectal Cancer Screening, which has surpassed the Healthy People 2030 Target of 72.8%.

Group Have Up-to-date Colorectal Cancer Screening
Adults 45-74 in TFHS Service Area 84%
Healthy People 2030 Target 72.8%