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My Health Counts!  Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cancer killer, but it is largely preventable. Details

 

Program: My Health Counts!

Episode: Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If everybody aged 50 or older had regular screening tests as many as 60% of deaths could be prevented. Host Susan Hunt is joined by Dr. Christopher Bartolone and Dr. Andrew Bain to show you how to take control of your health and reduce your risks.

• Visit the Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives webpage

Duration: (26:46)
Premiere Date: 02/27/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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Major funding provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York and the New York State Department of Health, Catholic Health System, Atwal Eye Care Associates, and the McGuire Group. Foundation support by “Aligning Forces for Quality”, the John R. Oishei Foundation and the Robert J. Stransky Foundation.

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