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Colonoscopy Benefits
A colonoscopy can find early colorectal cancer before you have symptoms. During a colonoscopy, your doctor will look for polyps or cancer. Polyps are precancerous growths inside the colon. Polyps can be removed during a colonoscopy so they don’t become cancer.
Reducing Your Risk
Take action today! There are many different things that can increase your risk for colorectal cancer. Some of these things can actually be controlled. Learn what you can do to help reduce your risk of polyps or developing cancer.
Additional Resources

Cancer Survivor Journeys
Listen to colorectal cancer survivors share their inspiring and hope-filled stories.

Cancer.com
Cancer.com is dedicated to supporting you with helpful tools, resources and information throughout your treatment journey.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Founded in 1999 by a group of 41 survivors, caregivers and friends, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to ending colorectal cancer through revention, patient support and awareness.

American Cancer Society
From basic information about cancer and its causes to indepth content about specific cancer types, the American Cancer Society has resources to help you understand what to expect and how to cope.
References
1. International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, retrieved June 10, 2019 from http://gco.iarc.fr/today/home
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