colon cancer

Central Florida colorectal cancer specialists agree with a national study that their patients are younger.

The study reports a mere 18% reduction in colorectal cancer among participants "invited" to get a colonoscopy. But more than half "invited" never showed up for the procedure.

A prominent Tallahassee oncologist hopes more people - particularly those at-risk - will be motivated to seek colorectal screenings.

A statement posted to the actor's Twitter on Friday said Boseman had battled colon cancer for the last four years.

Colonoscopy has long been the gold standard for colon cancer screening. Now gastroenterologists say the quick, inexpensive, noninvasive FIT test is a good option for people not willing to go there.

Most screening tests for colon cancer are covered by insurance. But if the results are positive, patients may require a diagnostic colonoscopy that may not be fully paid for by insurance.

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