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Colorectal cancer almost always develops from abnormal growths (polyps) in the colon or rectum. A colonoscopy<\/a> can find polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Colonoscopy also can find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.<\/p>\n

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and the American Cancer Society recommend that average-risk men and women begin colorectal cancer screenings at age 50.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to schedule your colonoscopy with a Cooper Digestive Health specialist today, or call 856.642.2133.<\/p>\n

Most insurance providers will cover colon cancer screenings at 100 percent with no copay.<\/p>\n

If you are uninsured or underinsured, click here<\/a>\u00a0to learn about options for free cancer screenings through MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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