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Digestive Disease Medicine
of Central New York, L.L.P.

Specializing In Digestive Problems and Cancer Prevention

110 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY 13502
Phone: (315) 793-0205 Fax: (315) 793-1129
301 Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421
Phone: (315) 363-9183 Fax: (315) 361-1093

THE BAD NEWS
- Colorectal Cancer is America's #2 Cancer killer.
- In non-smokers colorectal cancer is the #1 killer.

THE GOOD NEWS
- Colorectal Cancer is a PREVENTABLE disease. In the pre-cancerous state it is known as a polyp, which is easily removed without surgery.
- Effective and sage screening tests are widely available and a brief office visit will familiarize you with the examination
-As of January 1, 1998 MEDICARE recipients are covered for Colorectal CA Screening

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER SCREENING
-All persons 50+ years of age and younger persons who have a family history of colon CA or precancerous polyps, blood in stool, change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or abdominal pain.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact your family physician, if you do not have a primary physician, you may call to make an appointment.

 




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