Cologuard vs colonoscopy: A question of convenience, money
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
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SAN ANTONIO – Many people have postponed all sorts of medical screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while all medical tests are important, screening for colon cancer requires you to be thoughtful in how you do it.
The wrong choice could add pain in the pocketbook or even potentially force you to miss a diagnosis.
The choice between tests is wide, but some gastroenterologists want to make sure you know what you are signing up for medically as well as financially. As we mark Colon Cancer Awareness Month, you may be getting reminded it’s time to make that choice.
Caring for your colon even when it s not Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Colon Cancer Interview wtih Dr. Davis Blanton
Posted at 2:37 PM, Mar 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-19 08:34:37-04
This article is the part of a monthly series of stories focused on cancer issues. Denver7 is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society, Cancer Support Community, Colorado Cancer Coalition and Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HealthONE to bring you these stories, tips and resources.
When men and women are combined, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. In fact, this year in Colorado, an estimated 2,040 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and an estimated 700 people will die from the disease. The incidence of colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to younger individuals as cases increases in young adults and declines in older age groups.
Though largely preventable, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., as the American Cancer Society (ACS) alarms. Younger people are at risk for getting the disease – the ACS estimates that in 2021 approx…
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