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How to manage GI Side Effcts

While many people are aware of the fact that they should be screened for breast, colon, and prostate cancer, far less people undergo screening for these and other cancers. With appropriate screening, some cancers can be detected at an earlier stage, increasing chances of cure. We will discuss some of the many reasons why people do not undergo screening, and also guidelines for cancer screening (not limited to, but including, colon, stomach, esophageal cancer and Barretts, small intestine, breast, ovarian, bladder/ genitourinary, pancreatic cancer), genetic cancer syndromes and family history.

Sign up is required for all events, please call 914-644-8844. Gilda’s Club Westchester is a FREE cancer support community for men, women, children and teens impacted by cancer. For more information, please call 914.644.8844 or visit our website: www.gildasclubwestchester.org.

 

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