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Talking To Your Doctor About Colon Cancer Might Save Your Life

Adria Botella

In The Moment ... March 5, 2019 Show 528 Hour 2

The overall rates of colon cancer are going down, even as the rate of colon cancer among people under the age of 50 is showing an increase. Dr. Dan Heinemann with Sanford Health joined us for a look at how getting over your hesitation to talk to your doctor about colon cancer might just save your life.

Education and healthcare reporting on SDPB is supported by Regional Health, helping patients and communities live well.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.

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