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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