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Colorectal Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young Adults. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

Publication: Chron

When it comes to cancer prevention, colorectal cancer stands out for a simple reason: with proper screening and early detection, it's not just highly treatable—it's often preventable. Despite this, it remains the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The disconnect between preventability and mortality rates points to a critical awareness gap.

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With more than 550 physicians and 300 locations, Texas Oncology is an independent private practice that sees more than 71,000 new cancer patients each year. Founded in 1986, Texas Oncology provides comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care, and includes Texas Center for Proton Therapy, Texas Breast Specialists, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists, Texas Urology Specialists and Texas Infusion and Imaging Center. Texas Oncology’s robust community-based clinical trials and research program has contributed to the development of more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies. Learn more at TexasOncology.com.

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