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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States, striking 140,000 people annually and causing 60,000 deaths. That’s a staggering figure when you consider the disease is potentially curable if diagnosed in the early stages.
Who is at risk?
Though colorectal cancer may occur at any age, more than 90% of the patients are over age 40, at which point the risk doubles every ten years. In addition to age, other high risk factors include a family history of colorectal cancer and polyps and a personal history of ulcerative colitis, colon polyps or cancer of other organs, especially of the breast or uterus.
Learn more about colorectal cancer and screenings & services at Rochester General Health System
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Listen to Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein of the Digestive Center of Western NY discuss Colon Cancer Awareness Month. ► Screening & surveillance for colorectal cancer
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March 11, 2010
Rochester General Hospital’s Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Dr. John Valvo performed a robotic-assisted prostatectomy today, marking the 3000th Robotic Surgery performed at RGH.
March 05, 2010
Meet Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mohammed Alsalahi and the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital / Rochester General Wayne Medical Group Gastroenterology Team at a St. Paddy's Day event.
February 26, 2010
Even before the Healthcare Summit in Washington DC, RGHS CEO Mark Clement shared his thoughts on healthcare reform with local reporters.
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