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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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