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Screening for colon cancer: you have options

January 22, 2020

The American Cancer Society updated their guidelines for colorectal cancer screenings, dropping the age for an initial screening from 50 to 45...

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer screenings , guidelines for colorectal cancer

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Your First Colonoscopy

March 18, 2019

Colonoscopy can find and remove polyps early and prevent them from developing into cancer. It’s worth it to have the test and have peace of mind...

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

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Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

March 15, 2019

Learn what you need to know about colon cancer. Discover if you should have screening tests.

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

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Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

August 23, 2018

Colorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. each year.

tags: colon cancer , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer symptoms , oncology , risk factors for colorectal cancer

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Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

August 20, 2018

"If we can detect the polyps before they become abnormal, we can help to prevent the cancer altogether."

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , fecal immunochemical test , oncology , rectal cancer

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Understanding colorectal cancer

August 15, 2018

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed each year in the United States. Learn more about colon/rectal cancer and what you...

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , rectal cancer

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Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

August 13, 2018

Colorectal cancer screening is important to ensure your body stays healthy and also to detect any concerning developments in your body.

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , rectal cancer

Parkland Medical Center Blog

Parkland Medical Center Blog

colon cancer

Screening for colon cancer: you have options

Your First Colonoscopy

Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

Understanding colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

Parkland Medical Center Blog

Parkland Medical Center Blog

colon cancer

Screening for colon cancer: you have options

Your First Colonoscopy

Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

Understanding colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

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