- You do not need a doctor's
referral for screenings.
- If you have a family
history of colon cancer/colon polyps, you should
schedule a screening colonoscopy at age 40.
- If you have no family
history of colon cancer, you should schedule a screening
at age 50.
- If you are experiencing
and gastrointestinal symptoms, you should contact your
primary care physician.
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The
Facts
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- Polyps are pre-cancerous
tissue often discovered and removed during a
colonoscopy, thus preventing cancer development.
- The majority of people
with polyps or early colon cancer do not have any
symptoms.
- 70% of colony cancer
patients do not have a family history of colon cancer.
Everyone is at risk, and colon cancer equally affects
men and women.
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you know?
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Many times, colorectal cancer can be prevented. Still, it's the second most common cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States. Don't let these 5 common myths stop you from getting the lifesaving tests you need, when you need them.
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