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1. www.ssmstjosephwest.com
www.ssmstjosephwest.com/intern - [Cached]Published on: 11/23/2007 Last Visited: 11/23/2007
Lawrence Tierney, MD, says, "Although no one knows the exact cause of colorectal cancer, your chances of developing it increases significantly after the age of 50." In addition to age, researchers have determined the following risk factors for colorectal cancer: smoking, family history, personal history, obesity, high-fat diet and physical inactivity. Carl's only known risk factor was smoking. However, he encourages everyone with known risk factors or symptoms to be screened for colorectal cancer. "Getting screened for colorectal cancer is important whether you recognize that you might be at risk or not. Just think of it as a small step in the bigger scheme of life."
"Diagnosing colorectal cancer early is the key to long-term survival," says Dr. Tierney.
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* INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE : Carl Allrich, Colorectal Cancer Survivor and Lawrence Tierney, MD, Gastroenterologist, SSM St. Joseph Health Center. -
2. A Teacher Educates More Than Just His Students: Colorectal Cancer Survivor Shares His Life-Saving Story
www.ssmstjoseph.com/internet/h - [Cached]Published on: 5/15/2002 Last Visited: 6/2/2004
Lawrence Tierney, MD, says, "Although no one knows the exact cause of colorectal cancer, your chances of developing it increases significantly after the age of 50." In addition to age, researchers have determined the following risk factors for colorectal cancer: smoking, family history, personal history, obesity, high-fat diet and physical inactivity. Carl's only known risk factor was smoking. However, he encourages everyone with known risk factors or symptoms to be screened for colorectal cancer. "Getting screened for colorectal cancer is important whether you recognize that you might be at risk or not. Just think of it as a small step in the bigger scheme of life."
"Diagnosing colorectal cancer early is the key to long-term survival," says Dr. Tierney.
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* INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE : Carl Allrich, Colorectal Cancer Survivor and Lawrence Tierney, MD, Gastroenterologist, SSM St. Joseph Health Center.
