{"id":2248,"date":"2024-10-15T13:19:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T08:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/?p=2248"},"modified":"2024-10-15T13:25:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T08:25:17","slug":"understanding-colorectal-cancer-and-the-importance-of-early-detection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/understanding-colorectal-cancer-and-the-importance-of-early-detection\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Colorectal Cancer and the Importance of Early Detection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern affecting many women in the United States. It is the third most common cancer globally, following lung and breast cancer. While it has a slightly lower risk for women compared to men, approximately one in every twenty-five women in the US will be diagnosed with this disease during her lifetime.<\/p>\n

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Recently, the passing of actress Kirstie Alley at the age of 71 due to colon cancer has brought attention to the importance of early detection. Her family revealed that she had only discovered her diagnosis shortly before her death. This unfortunate event highlights the need for women to be aware of the disease and the significance of regular screenings.<\/p>\n

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