Wilkes to Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, March 15 -- Wilkes University issued the following news:
While college students have plenty on their minds, colorectal cancer doesn't usually make that list. Colorectal cancer, also referred to as colon cancer, is rare for young adults, with doctors recommending screenings beginning at age 45. Still, with colon cancer as the second leading cause of cancer death in Pennsylvania, it's never too early to promote awareness and healthy habits.
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While college students have plenty on their minds, colorectal cancer doesn't usually make that list. Colorectal cancer, also referred to as colon cancer, is rare for young adults, with doctors recommending screenings beginning at age 45. Still, with colon cancer as the second leading cause of cancer death in Pennsylvania, it's never too early to promote awareness and healthy habits.
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