Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?

You may need a colonoscopy before age 45 if you have colon cancer symptoms or want to diagnose a gastrointestinal condition.

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A: Hospitals and doctors want you to be safe, and they don't want to get sued. You are required to get a ride home after a colonoscopy because the sedation they use, typically midazolam or propofol, ...

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