For nonsmokers, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is the third leading cause of death for both men and women, and each year in the U.S., 140,000 new cases of colon cancer are expected. These numbers may seem grim, but early detection is life-saving. When detected early, more than 90% of
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March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
For the past 15 years, the U.S. has dedicated the month of March to raising awareness and educating the public about colorectal (colon) cancer. Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that is both highly preventable and highly treatable – when discovered early. A great number of fatalities from the disease could be prevented
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