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It’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Schedule a Colonoscopy and Save 25% on The Colon Vitamin

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on March 17, 2016
It’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Schedule a Colonoscopy and Save 25% on The Colon Vitamin
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to take control of your colon health. Since 2000, advocates have rallied together during the month of March to educate family, friends and their communities on colon cancer awareness. Colon cancer affects both men and women, with over 95,000 new cases expected to be diagnosed […]
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Are Colonoscopy Guidelines Going to Change?

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on February 24, 2016
Are Colonoscopy Guidelines Going to Change?
Typically, colon cancer is considered a disease only experienced by those approaching retirement age. Considering the average age of retirement in the United States is now 62, the idea that colon cancer only affects the “elderly” is not only false, but a dangerous misconception. Currently, colonoscopy screenings are recommended for: Men and women [...]
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5 (Important) Reasons to Not Fear a Colonoscopy

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on December 8, 2015
5 (Important) Reasons to Not Fear a Colonoscopy
December is a great time to schedule your colonoscopy in 2016 as part of your New Year’s resolution for better health. Undergoing a colonoscopy is frequently put off, despite its key importance in colon cancer screenings. This reluctance to get a colonoscopy often stems from common misconceptions and myths that surround the procedure. Even with […]
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Colon Cancer Prevention: What You Can Do Starting Today

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on October 12, 2015
Colon Cancer Prevention: What You Can Do Starting Today
Maybe a colonoscopy isn’t at the top of your to-do list, but it should be. Undergoing a colonoscopy is the number one defense men and women have against colon cancer – a highly preventable cancer that can be effectively treated or avoided with early detection via a colonoscopy. Many individuals put off having a colonoscopy […]
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10 Reasons to Schedule a Colonoscopy ASAP

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on September 2, 2015
10 Reasons to Schedule a Colonoscopy ASAP
Having a colonoscopy is an important step that many men and women choose to put off or ignore for as long as possible, but it’s a mistake to assume that the procedure is unimportant. Think about it this way: if there was a simple way to detect a potentially life-threatening cancer, would you wait another […]
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Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Quiz

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on June 23, 2015
Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Quiz
First, let’s be clear. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is an equal opportunity disease which affects men and women equally. Your heritage and certain lifestyle habits may certainly increase your risk of contracting colon cancer, but there are also individuals who are not in a high bracket for colon cancer, yet still can […]
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