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New tool and testing options for Colorectal Cancer detection

Colorectal cancer has a 90% survival rate if caught early, but a third of Americans over 45 are not screened, totaling 50 million people.
In 2024, the National Cancer Institute estimated that over 150,000 people in the U.S. Were diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, and over 53,000 died from it.
The American Cancer Society is launching an online tool for assessing cancer risk during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Doctor Samuel Akinyeye emphasizes that guidelines for screening have changed from age 50 to 45, and early detection can save lives.

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KX NEWS

HHS raises awareness of colorectal cancer in March

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — North Dakota Health and Human Services is joining partner organizations to raise awareness about a certain cancer in March. Colorectal cancer is the second most common form of cancer that affects men and women in North Dakota. In the U.S., cases are rising in adults under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society. Oftentimes, colorectal cancer is diagnosed late, and early detection is what can save lives. Col…

5 hours ago·North Dakota, United States

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LaGrange Daily News

A Painless Screening Can Prevent a Deadly Type of Cancer - LaGrange Daily News

Most colon cancer patients have no symptoms during the early stages, doctors say Last year, more than 150,000 Americans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer. More than a third of them died from it. But doctors say a standard screening, performed at the recommended age, could’ve prevented many of those cases. According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is now the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, only…

1 day ago·LaGrange, United States

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News and Tribune

Jeffersonville bathes its city hall in blue to highlight colon cancer...and remember Bruce DeArk

The City of Jeffersonville has bathed its City Hall in blue light this month to remind everyone this is National Colon Cancer Awareness month and to remember a much-respected firefighter lost too soon.

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MessAge Media

Colon cancer prevention starts with screening

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and preventative care. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, but it is also highly treatable when caught in…

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myRGV.com

Colorectal Cancer: Risks, Screening, and Prevention

By: Dr. Fernando Lambreton Hinojosa, DHR Health Colorectal Surgeon 1100 E. Dove Ave Suite 300 McAllen, TX To schedule an appointment, call (956) 362-8170 To learn more about gastroenterology services at DHR Health, https://dhrhealth.com/services/gastroenterology-advanced-endoscopy/ What to know about Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women, and is the 4th leading cause of cancer …

1 day ago·Cherokee County, United States

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