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Colorectal cancer screening saves lives
Regular screening beginning at age 45,is
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the key to preventing colorectal cancer
(cancer of the colon or rectum) If youre 45
to 75 years old,
screened for colorectal
cancer
regularly:
you're younger than 45
and think you may be at high risk of getting
colorectal cancer, or if youre older than 75,
talk to your doctor about screening:
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Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer
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don't always cause symptoms especially at
first: That is why getting screened regularly
Some of your older friends might already
for colorectal cancer is so important:
be doing it: If youre 45 or older, you
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Several screeningtests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer, including some that
you can do at home. Each test has advantages and disadvantages Talk to your doctor about
the pros and cons of each test;
and how often to be tested:
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