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Doctor highlights importance of screening during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

More than 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer every year, highlighting the need for awareness about the disease in March, which is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Patty Goering, diagnosed with stage three colon cancer at age 48, emphasizes that detecting it in time saved her life.
The American Cancer Society lowered the recommended age for a colonoscopy from 50 to 45 in 2021 due to rising cases among younger adults, according to Dr. Tahir Latif.
Health experts recommend screenings starting at age 45, especially for African Americans, who face higher risks of diagnosis and mortality.

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Hundreds gather for Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5k to raise awareness

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Hundreds of people gathered outside Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Saturday morning for the Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5k. Survivors and loved ones of those currently fighting colon cancer were there to help raise awareness. Samantha Sabater showed up for her late father, who put up a long fight with cancer. "Fortunately, we got to do two races with our dad," she said. "But this is our first year without him." After …

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Doctors urge getting checked as colon cancer rises in the U.S.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Florida doctors are taking this opportunity to share their concerns and advice as the number of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer continues to rise.

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KX Conversation: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — In this evening's KX Conversation, Joel Porter spoke with Kevin Karls, a practicing doctor from Essentia Health Mid Dakota in Bismarck, about a form of cancer that many people may not exactly have on their radars, but is important to watch out for nonetheless. They spoke about colorectal cancer and the importance of watching out for it as part of March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Close Thanks…

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'They saved my life': Kentucky mom shares her colon cancer journey to save others

By WLWT Staff Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — More than 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer every year. This month is a time of year to spread awareness about the disease. In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a Cold Spring, Kentucky, mom is sharing her cancer story. Patty Goering is a mom of two who had no history of colon cancer in her family. When she was 48, she noticed strange symptoms th…

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Park City colon cancer survivor spreads awareness about early screening

After undergoing a colonoscopy in January 2024, Bob Hogemark woke to the news he had colorectal cancer. After getting surgery a few months later, Hogemark is healthy, thriving, and encouraging those over the age of 45 to get screened for colorectal cancer. See the video for this story below: Park City colon cancer survivor spreads awareness about early screeningHogemark is man who's always on the move. He's a retired school teacher, he loves to …

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Colorectal cancer cases in people under 50 rising, causing alarm and concern

Getting older comes with its own set of challenges. A new obstacle that is slowly growing into a problem is colorectal cancer. This issue deals with the colon or the rectum, both part of the large intestine. According to Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida, more cases of colorectal cancer are coming up for people 50 and below. This matter is growing in severity to the point where medical professionals recommend people to get screened at…

11 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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