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Update on Colon Cancer Screening

Presented by: Dr. Alene Conant, Gastroenterology

Colon cancer is one of the more commonly diagnosed cancers in both men and women.  There are several ways to screen for colon cancer, including colonoscopy. 

This talk will review the current recommendations for colon cancer screening, including who should be screened, how often screening should occur and what to expect during a colonoscopy.

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