Colonoscopy

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 1 – March 31 [Infographic]

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 1 - March 31

Today is Dress in Blue Day! March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable. The key is regular screenings — starting earlier than you might think. Start screening at age 45 if you are at average risk. If you are at increased risk, you may need to be screened earlier or more often – talk … Read more

How to Choose a Colorectal Cancer Screening Test

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How to choose a Colorectal Cancer Screening Test

Why should I get screened in the first place! Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Studies show that screening with colonoscopy and removing pre-cancerous polyps before they cause a problem down the road has been shown to effectively reduce rates of colorectal cancer. Who should be screened for … Read more