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Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer for which screening is possible, enabling it to be detected early. In addition, treatment is better, resulting in 1 million survivors of this cancer in the US. But, how do we safeguard ourselves from getting it?

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Dr. Nerida McKibben

Dr. Nerida McKibben

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03/05/2013, 5:00 AM

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