When it comes to your health, nothing is more important than knowledge and understanding. The following Health Break from the University of Tennessee Medical Center contains information that can help you and your family live longer, healthier lives.
A health screening that’s particularly vital for men and women 50 years and older is one for colon cancer. The third most common form of cancer in men and women and second most common cause of cancer death, colorectal cancer accounts for more than 49,960 deaths per year in the United States and 1,130 in Tennessee. Early detection with a colorectal cancer screening is the key to a cure. Timely colon cancer screenings can reveal abnormalities before colon cancer symptoms appear and before early stage colon cancer develops. Convinced?
To learn about colon cancer screenings in your area, consult your physician or contact Healthcare Coordination toll-free at 1.877.UT.CARES (1.877.882.2737).
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