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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer among men and women combined. As for adults age 45-49, 80% are not getting screened. Dr. James Simmons, nurse practitioner and founder of “Ask the NP,” discusses some of the major myths and facts that you need to know.
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This segment aired on KTLA’s Off The Clock on March 21, 2024.
