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Get Tested for Colorectal Cancer

 

The Benefits

Take Control – Act Early
Getting tested will give you the freedom from worry about colorectal cancer. If you act early, you have a good chance of finding colorectal cancer while it can be treated easily.

If your doctor finds growths inside your colon (called “polyps”) during testing, they can be removed before they become dangerous.

If you find out you have cancer when you are tested, you can take steps to treat it right away.

To learn more about colorectal cancer, visit these Web sites:

Start Today: Small Steps
  • Call your doctor. Make an appointment to have your colon checked.
  • Make a shopping list of healthy foods high in calcium and fiber.
  • Read real peoples' stories about colorectal cancer screening.
  • Get active. Take a walk around your neighborhood.

Read more about colorectal cancer. Get tips on eating healthy, and getting active.

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


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