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Did you know that March is Colon Cancer Awareness month?

I know, I know, there are many awareness months—and they are all important. But this one is especially so.

Why? Because Colon Cancer is a preventable epidemic that claims the lives of 55,000 Americans every year.

This tragedy is even more profound when you consider that 80% of colon cancer deaths are avoidable by following these simple screening guidelines.

Low risk persons without a family or personal history of colon cancer should be screened at age 50, then every ten years.
African Americans, who experience greater incidence and, often, earlier age of onset, should begin screening at age 45.
Those with a family or personal history should work with their doctors to establish an appropriate screening schedule.

This is Dr. Bruce Feinberg. Be well.

Georgia Cancer Specialists, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest private oncology and hematology practice in the Southeast with 41 physicians and 31 offices throughout the Atlanta and Macon areas.

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Georgia Cancer Specialists, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest private oncology and hematology practice in the Southeast with 41 physicians and 31 offices throughout the Atlanta and Macon areas.