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Free colonoscopies offered for 50 at 50

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Free colonoscopies offered for 50 at 50 Free colonoscopies offered for 50 at 50 This year, an estimated 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, #xSupplementand one in three will die of the disease.

The key to beating those statistics lies in having a baseline colonoscopy when you turn 50, then repeating the routine screening every five to 10 years.

It's an exam more than half of the people who should be screened for colon cancer put off, according to the American Cancer Society. Some area residents who have reached 50 put off having a screening colonoscopy because they are unemployed and have no health insurance, say physicians associated with North Florida Regional Medical Center.

Gastroenterologists at Digestive Disease Associates and North Florida Endoscopy Center are offering their help during the month of March, which is national colorectal cancer awareness month.

They are offering free screening colonoscopies to 50 people who are 50, have lost their jobs, are uninsured and have never had a colonoscopy.

"We will help 50 people but want to reach thousands with a message," #xSupplementDr. Thomas Beers said. "The message is that many colon cancers can be prevented. Colonoscopies save lives."

Those who are interested in the program can call the toll-free line for Consult-a-Nurse at 800-611-6913 to answer a few brief screening questions. Eligible callers will be transferred to have a consultation and colonoscopy scheduled during the month of March.

"If you or someone you know may be eligible for this program, #xdon't wait to call," said Michael Banks,Construction Equipment,Supplement director of North Florida Endoscopy Center. "We're prepared and ready to go." 相关的主题文章：