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No symptoms in early stage Colon Cancer

More people die in Illinois than Michigan.Reason: Lower screening rate. 19% get Colon Cancer before 54 yr.age .Katie urges screening at 40.

Many people think-Hey I don’t have any symptoms-why waste money in getting screened.
Dr.Oz had no symptom at 50 when he went for screening.He had no family history,perfect health,ate good foods. His screening found a Precancerous Polyp.
Dr.Oz and Katie Couric are urging screening at 40 as 19% get Colon Cancer before the age of 54.
One in 4 is at risk.

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