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Colon-Rectal Cancer rate among under 50 in KANE COUNTY is 14.6% of total cases-higher than Illinois and US average
Don't be misled by MYTH that you don't need screening.Cancer is rising for under 50 sharply(MD Anderson Cancer study). Call 630 232 2025

Kane County has higher incidence of Colon-rectal cancer than Illinois average and national average for people under 50. according to CDC-NCI data. MD Anderson Cancer Center-rated #1 in USA study published in Nov.2014 raised an ALARM about rising Colon-rectal cancer for under 50. They also predicted if these trends continue-then the rate could rise by 93% by year 2023.
MYTH that people under 50 are SAFE is WRONG unless they have family history.
Cornell Univ.President Dr.Elizabeth Garrett died last week at 52. She probably contracted the Colon Cancer at the age of 40.But since there were NO symptoms-she did NOT go For COLONOSCOPY.She urged -before dying-to inform all under 50 to get Screened early.
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You may ask-well she could afford it--and you are probably right when you hear about High Cost of Colonoscopy.Human Aetna,United Health,Kaiser Permanente data provided to Guroo.com shows total costs incl.facility,GI doctor,Anesth.fee ranges from 1717-3622 in Kane County.
American Colonoscopy and Endoscopy Center in Geneva,Il. 630 232 2025 is offering Lower Prices than shown above-to HELP SAVE LIVES-by making it AFFORDABLE for people paying from their pockets.
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19000 people under 50 were diagnosed with Colon-Rectal Cancer cases in 2012 out of 134000 total cases.