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What Hispanics Need to Know

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Hispanic Americans, accounting for an estimated 2,300 deaths per year.
Hispanic Americans are less likely to get screened for the disease than either Caucasians or African Americans. Starting at age 50, all men and women should begin having colorectal cancer screening tests. Some people are at higher risk for the disease because of age, lifestyle or personal and family medical history, but colorectal cancer affects men and women alike.
Hispanic Americans should tell their health care professional if they have a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, then ask which test they should have and when to begin colorectal cancer screening.
There are many obstacles to colon screening, including reluctance to talk about colon cancer, and embarrassment about having procedures involving the colon or tests which require stool samples, and so many people are hesitant to be properly tested.

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