Tag: colorectal cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond
Colorectal cancer is preventable with early screening. Starting at age 45, colonoscopy can detect and remove precancerous polyps. If cancer is found, modern chemotherapy regimens like FOLFOX and CAPOX significantly improve survival. Screening saves lives-don’t wait for symptoms.
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