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You Have the Power to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
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Reduce Your Risk

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Check Your Status & Reduce Your Risk for Cancer
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Breast
Early screening is estimated to reduce breast-cancer deaths by 20-25%.
Which means you have the power to do something about it.
Small steps like talking to your doctor about recommended screenings for breast cancer and other major cancers reduce your risk.
Now you know.  Now you can.

Colon
Colon cancer is 90% curable when detected early.
Which means you have the power to do something about it.
Small steps like making a screening appointment reduce your risk for colon cancer and other major cancers.
Now you know.  Now you can.

If you are uninsured, you may be eligible for free mamograms and colorectal screenings. Call (845) 452-2932 ext. 9717 for the Dutchess County Cancer Services Program




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