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Colon cancer screening options

Dr. Raj Butani, from Washington Gastroenterology, shared the importance of screening for colon cancer, as well as the types of procedures that are available.
New Day Northwest on KING 5. Weekdays at 11:00 am.

Not counting skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in both men and women here in the US. It's also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths, which is why screening so so important.

Dr. Raj Butani, from Washington Gastroenterology, shared crucial information about the types of screenings that are available and talked through the preparation and recovery process. He also discussed Washington Gastroenterology's formation - a partnership between Digestive Health Specialists, Gastroenterology Associates, Northwest Gastroenterology Associates, and Overlake Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

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