New colon cancer screening guidelines are lifesavers

The Island Now

Colon cancer screening is now being recommended for age 45 instead of 50.

The American Cancer Society has put this recommendation out because of rising cases of colon cancer for people under the age of 50. It is now the second cause of death in America.

I myself was first tested at age 50 and polyps were discovered and were benign and non-cancerous. If I was not screened, this could have turned cancerous. I now get tested every five years now and (I’m) free and clear (at) 69 years old.

I did, however, come down with prostrate cancer three years ago and was treated and in remission. Again I was tested for that.

In my opinion getting screened for colon cancer is essential for good health. These cancers are treatable if caught early. That is why I call for all men and women to get screened, for your life depends upon it and your family depends on it as well.

Frederick R. Bedell, Jr.

Mineola

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