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Latinos Lag in Cancer Screening
September 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
A recent study found that Latinos were less likely to get screened for colon cancer than whites. The California study also found that knowledge of their family history widened the Latino-white gap in colorectal cancer screening among adults. continue reading »
Latinos Lag in Cancer Screening
September 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A recent study found that Latinos were less likely to get screened for colon cancer than whites. The California study also found that knowledge of their family history widened the Latino-white gap in colorectal cancer screening among adults. continue reading »
What Hispanics Should Know About Colon Cancer
May 12, 2011 | by Hispanic Access Foundation | You and Your Health
Colon or colorectal cancer is the second leading type of cancer among men and women of Latino descent. While males are slightly more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer, women are also at risk. continue reading »
Colorectal Cancer Awareness: What You Should Know About Screening
April 3, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
We're all familiar with messages like this one – "men and women aged 50 and older should have regular colorectal cancer screening tests continue reading »
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 3, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | You and Your Health
Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. continue reading »
