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Colorectal Cancer: Take Action!

1 hours 7 minutes 39 seconds

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Man uses sign language, index and middle finger pointing at camera, other index finger bent in and pointing right. Caption. When we say colon cancer or colorectal cancer? We should probably start there.

Provides information for deaf and hard of hearing adults concerning the description, risk, detection, and treatment of colon and colorectal cancer. Explains the difference between the two types of cancer, how a routine screening is performed, and the difference between a sigmoidoscopy and a colonoscopy. Explains what colon polyps are and describes a colostomy. Covers treatment options and stresses the importance of early detection and preventive care. Signed in American Sign Language. Followed by ten-minute in-depth discussion about clinical trials.

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