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Colorectal
Cancer Control Program
The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age-with
93% of cases being diagnosed in people over 50 years of age.
According to the American College of Gastroenterologists, any person over 50 years of age or those with certain personal or family histories of colorectal cancer or polyps should begin a regular colorectal cancer screening regimen. Getting screened is the key to fighting colorectal cancer in early stages. Screening is the best way to find pre-cancerous growths called polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Both men and women are at risk. In addition, regardless of age, anyone experiencing signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer should be screened. Signs and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
These
symptoms may be caused by colorectal cancer or other
conditions. Please call your Primary Care Physician,
or if you feel you may qualify for our free screening
program, go to the story page of this site or call: Allegany
County Health Department
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Colorectal
Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Maryland. 
