Cancer is tough to spot. Knowing the symptoms can save your life.
Because of their age, younger patients who have symptoms are often misdiagnosed initially. Don’t ignore the signs.
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Colon Cancer Screening Starts at Age 45: What You Need to Know
Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in Delaware as well as in the U.S. But it is also one of the most preventable cancers. Most colon cancers can be stopped before they start — through screening. Many people still think screening begins at 50. That’s no longer true. If you are 45 or older, it’s time to talk to your health care provider about your screening options.
If you remember picture-tube TVs, you should picture yourself getting a colon cancer screening.
Colon cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women, and it’s also the third-most common cause of cancer death.
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You can prevent colon cancer by getting screened.
Colon cancer deaths are, for the most part, preventable. A colonoscopy can find polyps and eliminate them before they become cancerous.
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Focus on Colon Cancer
Know when and how often you should be screened, and find out what factors put you at a greater risk for colon cancer.
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Are You Stalling? Schedule a Colonoscopy Today
Colon cancer — the third-leading cause of cancer death among men and women in Delaware — is preventable, treatable and beatable.
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Eat right to reduce your risk for colon cancer
Here are three low-fat, high-fiber recipes that can help lower your colon cancer risk: Ratatouille, Turkey Chili, and a Fruit Smoothie.
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Colon cancer in Delaware
Almost all colon cancers can be prevented through early detection. A colonoscopy not only tests for colon cancer, but can also treat it.
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