March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and everyone’s being reminded of the importance of getting screened.

One in ten colorectal cancer patients are under the age 50, and there’s been an increased diagnosis for people in their 20s and 30s. If you have symptoms or a family risk factor, those are some good reasons to be screened. But Dr. Roberto Rodriguez, fellow of the American College of Surgeons, says there’s lifestyle factors to consider a screening as well.

“Look at your life and [ ask ], ‘Am I watching TV, eating unhealthy, not exercising, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol?’ Then probably you should just get screened.”

Rodriguez says screening saves lives. Early detections through colonoscopy can prevent colorectal cancer by removing polyps. Yet only 60% of eligible patients patients are up to date with their screenings.