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Colon & Rectal Cancer Rose among Young people-30% of Rectal cancer cases for people under 55

Recent study shows 30% rectal cancer under 55 and 15% colon cancer under 50.Katie Couric suggests changes in guidelines .

Katie Couric suggested changes in guidelines to include younger people for preventive screenings.

Preventive Colonoscopy costs/prices range from under 1500$ to 5000$ in Geneva,Il in 3 facilities.American Colonoscopy and Endoscopy Center 630 232 2025 charges under 1500$.Pl.call them to confirm.Cash price is less. U can call other facilities near Geneva Commons to confirm their prices--3000$ or5000$.

The other 2 facilities charge 3000$ and 5000$--that people under 50 can not afford.

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The Gastroenterologist at American Colonoscopy:

MD from Johns Hopkins Univ. Medical School--#1 rated in USA--1996

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GI fellowship in Gastroenterology from The Cleveland Clinic,rated #2 in USA --1999-2002

Eagle Scout-Boy Scouts-- 1984--at the age of 13.

Won Governor's award from American College of Gastroenterology--2002

PLEASE DO NOT DELAY--SAVE YOUR LIFE-from RECTAL and Colon Cancer.

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