This piece is sponsored by Avera Health.
March is that time of year for reminders about colon health and the importance of getting screened for this type of cancer – screenings that can prevent the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. In fact, new data reveals that colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women younger than 50.
Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening because physicians not only can identify cancer in its early stages, but also they can find and remove precancerous polyps, essentially preventing cancer from developing…