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Colon Cancer Screening: Why starting at age 45 matters…

Posted on August 12, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

As a family physician, I want to share important news that could save lives. Recent research from the American Cancer Society shows that more people between ages 45 and 49 are getting screened for colon cancer! As a result, more … Continue reading →

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Exercise and help colon health. What does that mean?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Would you like another reason to exercise? How does reduced risk of colon polyps and thereby possibly less often colonoscopies sound?!  An interesting study from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York of nearly 1000 patient showed that one hour … Continue reading →

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