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This is Dr. Jasleen Garawal from Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, with the message about the importance of colorectal cancer screening.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. With appropriate screening, however, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer.
And that's why it's critical to get screened. The earlier polyps can be detected and removed, the less likely they will turn into cancer. Generally speaking, men and women need to get screened. should begin screening at age 45.
If you have a family history of colon cancer, you may need to start getting screened earlier. Talk to your personal physician about when getting screening is right for you. And remember, adopting a healthy lifestyle, which includes maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and avoiding tobacco products helps to prevent all forms of cancer. For more information, visit www .gmail .com /gmail. visit us at kp .org /sandiego.