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Colorectal Cancer Screening: When & How Often to Test
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In this episode, we break down the importance of colorectal cancer screening—a life-saving preventive step that helps detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable.
Dr. Christina Ng explains:
- When to begin screening (typically age 45)
- How often to screen based on your risk level
- The key differences between colonoscopy, stool-based tests, and genetic screening
- How family history and conditions like Lynch syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease affect screening frequency
Whether you’re at average or high risk, this episode provides expert insight to help you make the right choices for your health.
📖 Read the full article here:
Colorectal Cancer Screening: When & How Often to Test
🩺 Learn more about early detection, common screening methods, and how proactive testing can dramatically improve outcomes for those at risk of colon cancer.
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