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Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20. March is colon cancer awareness month and it’s important to recognize the risk factors of a form of cancer that is majorly preventable and easily detected early through the use of screening.
Those who have a family history or other risk factors for colon cancer should talk with their doctor about starting screening at a younger age and getting screened more frequently.
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