RICHMOND, Va - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Khalid Matin, Medical Oncologist at VCU Massey Cancer Center, visited the studio to talk about why screening for colon cancer is so important and what steps can be taken to minimize a person’s risk for getting it. Colon cancer in the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Dr. Khalid explained how healthy lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of colon cancer, as well as if diagnosed, what treatment options are available. For more information call 804-828-5116 or visit www.massey.vcu.edu and www.facebook.com/vcumasseycancercenter.
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