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Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Screen for Life informs men and women aged 50 years or older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests. The campaign is designed, created, and implemented by CDC. Partners in Screen for Life include state health departments, tribal organizations and U.S. territories. Federal partners include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the National Cancer Institute. For more information, visit the Spotlight on Screen for Life.

Over 50? Get Screened!

Loria Pollack, MD, MPH Medical Epidemiologist

To learn more about colorectal cancer screening, listen to CDC medical expert Loria Pollack, MD, MPH. Additionally, talk to your doctor or health professional about colorectal cancer screening.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Helps in Two Ways
(Audio) (:11) (WAV–258K)

Transcript
"Getting screened for colorectal cancer helps in two ways: first to find polyps so they can be removed before they turn into cancer, and secondly to find early colorectal cancer so it can be treated more effectively."

More information about colorectal cancer screening.

"Colorectal cancer is one cancer where regular screening clearly has benefits. Screening saves lives." James S. Marks, MD Former Director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC

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