248 - Colon Cancer Screening (Dr. Douglas Purdy)

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English - March 01, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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Dr. Douglas Purdy, gastroenterologist at St. Luke's Gastroenterology, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss colon cancer signs and symptoms, the importance of screening, how to reduce your risk and more.

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