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Colon cancer is the second most common
cause of cancer death in the United States.
But it doesn’t have to be.
“With a family
history of colon
cancer, I get
screened.”
Jan Coggeshall,
former Mayor of
Galveston |
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Colon cancer affects 1 in every 20
American women and men.
It doesn’t discriminate by sex or
ethnic origin. But it is preventable.
In fact, more than 90 percent of
colon cancer cases can be
prevented by readily available
screening tests.
Colonoscopy is a well-tolerated,
20-to 30-minute outpatient procedure
and serves as the gold-standard for
colon cancer screening. It can identify
and allow removal of benign colon
growths (polyps) before they transform
in to cancer. Other tests, including a
stool test for blood or a sigmoidoscopy,
may complement colonoscopy in
colon cancer screening.
The Gastroenterology Division at
UTMB is dedicated to the fight to
prevent colon cancer.
If you are age 50 or older, be sure to
discuss colon cancer screening options
with your doctor.
Or call UTMB Gastroenterology at
(409) 772-3637.
Do it for yourself.
Do it for the ones you love.
Do it today. |
“Colonoscopy
screenings are
important.
Ask your doctor
for information.”
Mickey Gaido,
Gaido’s restaurants |
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“Please get
screened.
Don’t become
a statistic.”
Dancie Perugini Ware,
Dancie Perugini Ware
Public Relations |
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Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555-0764
409.772.1501 Fax 409.772.4789 |
