Detecting colon cancer early can stop it in its tracks. Learn about the early warning signs and symptoms of colon cancer, how to prevent the disease, and when you should schedule your first screening.
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With March quickly approaching, it’s almost National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the federally-recognized campaign to raise awareness about getting screened for colorectal cancer. Read to learn more about colorectal cancer, the risk factors, and the treatment options.
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[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row column_structure="3_4,1_4" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="3_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/john-andretti-4.jpg" align_tablet="center" align_phone="" align_last_edited="on|desktop" _builder_version="4.0.7"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7"] Racing enthusiasts all over the country were devastated this week at the news of John Andretti’s passing. After a three-year-long battle, Andretti, aged 56, finally succumbed to stage 4 colon cancer. John Andretti was nephew to racing
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[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dont-postpone-colonoscopy.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Formerly, it was thought of as a disease that affected mainly older patients, those 50 and over. Typical screening guidelines recommended men and women should schedule their first colonoscopy
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[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/colonoscopy.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Men and women who are average risk for colon cancer (i.e. no family history of colon cancer or colon polyps, no history of inflammatory bowel disease or any other significant risk factors) should begin colon cancer screening at age 50 and age 45
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