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    Is colon rectal cancer curable

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    Info here>>>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000262.htm

    They say the earlier it's found the better the odds.

    Yes, this is why colonoscopies are so important....

    Click here for information.........http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CD8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayoclinic.com%2Fhealth%2Fcolon-cancer%2FDS00035&ei=CzqMT-7ROYSC8AS_nr3mCQ&usg=AFQjCNH9RU_Sx1jcrGIMqG8YgUUB8KeMig&sig2=mE70Gw8_8mN-ioy1tpaxRw

    Over 50's should have a faecal occult blood test every 2 years or so to detect whether they may be developing  bowel cancer .

    ROMOS

    In Scotland it's sent out to all over 50s every 2 years, in England it starts at 60, (NUTS)

    Yes, if detected early enough.



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