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Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer
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Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-03-13T09:57:12-07:00March 13th, 2023|Prevention|

Not long ago, colorectal cancer was thought to be a concern mostly for those age 50 and older. But with more cases of this deadly cancer being found among those in their 40s or younger, doctors nationwide recommend testing by age 45 or sooner for those with identified risk factors. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness [...]

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By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:00-07:00November 8th, 2013|Prevention|

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Arizona. Most of the new diagnoses of the disease are late stage. Discovery in late stage reduces the chance of survival. There’s really no reason for people to die from it – research shows colonoscopies that find polyps can dramatically reduce the chance of [...]