Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second biggest threat to life in the United States, following lung cancer. A cure is possible if detected and treated early.

Sparrow Regional Cancer Center

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Screening Recommendations A digital rectal exam by your physician every year after the age of 40. A hemoccult--an exam of the stool for occult (hidden) blood--every year after the age of 50. A sigmoidoscopy every three years for women over the age of 50.