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Learn About Colorectal Cancer

 

Take Action

If you are over 50, take action to prevent colorectal cancer. Learn how by clicking on the links below:


Get Tested for Colorectal Cancer
The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get tested early and often.


Get Active
Exercise may help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.


Eat Healthy
A low-fat diet full of fruits and vegetables may help prevent colorectal cancer.

Here are some questions to ask your doctor about preventing colorectal cancer:

  • When do I need to be screened?
  • What is the screening test you recommend? Why?
  • What's involved in screening? How do I prepare?
  • What are other things I can do to reduce my risk of colorectal cancer?

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


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