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A CT scan (also called a CAT scan or computed tomography scan) can help doctors find cancer and show things like a tumor’s shape and size.
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Are you wary of colonoscopies? Don’t let that keep you from getting checked for colorectal cancer. There are several options for tests, and one of them might be right for you.
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These tables provide a history of ACS guideline recommendations for the early detection of certain types of cancer.
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2018 Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline
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Colorectal cancer
Doctors know how to prevent colon or rectal cancer – and you can, too.
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If you’re 45 or older, you should start getting
screened for colorectal cancer. Several types
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Some colorectal screening tests mainly look for cancer, while others can find both polyps and cancer. Learn about the different types of screening tests here.
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Studies suggest that lesbians and bisexual women get less routine care than other women, including cancer screening. Here you can learn about the cancers that women are most at risk for, as well as how to detect these cancers early and reduce your risk.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
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Colorectal Cancer:
Preventable, Beatable,
Treatable
American Cancer Society
Reviewed/Revised May 2018
What we’ll be talking about
▪ How common is colorectal cancer?
▪ What is colorectal cancer?
▪ What causes it?
▪ What are the risk factors?
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