Colorectal Cancer Screening: Old Obstacles, New TestsByGreg W. Mennie, PA-C,Ana Bejinez-Eastman, MDJanuary 1st 2004Colorectal cancer (CRC) is highly preventable; however, it remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Western countries. CRC develops in more than 125,000 Americans each year, and about 50,000 die of it.