March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with advancing age.

Hispanics suffer high rates of colon cancer, compared to other groups.

But the good news is that, if everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided, according to CDC statistics.

Why should you get screened? Watch this heartfelt Spanish-language PSA here or below to find out: