An average person has a 5% lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer. That is a relatively high risk.
When detected early, the chances of survival are high. Unfortunately, only 14% of patients are detected at an early stage, because the symptoms appear late, and since they are often vague (weight loss, abdominal pain, tiredness, a little blood in your stool) they can be attributed to other diseases. Once the symptoms become noticeable, the cancer is probably already in an advanced stage, resulting in a reduced chance of survival.
It is therefore critical to check your health status before symptoms appear.