] March in National Colorectal Cancer Month
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] Colorectal cancer, which refers to cancers of the colon
] or rectum, is the second-leading cause of cancer death in
] the United States, but it is highly preventable,
] treatable and often curable. When detected and treated
] early, it has a five-year survival rate of 91%- hence the
] importance of screening.
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] The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recommends screening
] for anyone age 50 or older. Those with a family history
] of colon cancer are encouraged to ask their physicians if
] they should begin screening earlier and to discuss which
] procedures would be most appropriate.