Regular colorectal cancer screening saves lives
March 11th, 2010
Regular colorectal cancer screening saves lives
Colorectal cancer screenings may be an uncomfortable subject for some people to discuss, but their importance cannot be underplayed.
With one in 19 Americans being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime, the good news for Tricare beneficiaries is that colorectal screenings are available to them at no cost.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate at least 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be avoided with regular screening. When colorectal cancer is caught and diagnosed early, treatment is more effective.
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Colorectal cancer screenings may be an uncomfortable subject for some people to discuss, but their importance cannot be underplayed.
With one in 19 Americans being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime, the good news for Tricare beneficiaries is that colorectal screenings are available to them at no cost.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate at least 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be avoided with regular screening. When colorectal cancer is caught and diagnosed early, treatment is more effective.
more...