Detection and Prevention of Colon Cancer | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep 13

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English - December 01, 2022 21:29 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Every individual has a 4% lifetime risk of developing colon cancer regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, etc. Colonoscopies give physicians and patients the opportunity to prevent cancer, or detect it early enough for better outcomes with treatment. Stephen Kucera, MD, discusses the newer guidelines for colonoscopy screenings.

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