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Colorectal Cancer Screening: What to Expect

Everyone over the age of 50 should be screened for colorectal cancer. Learn about the three screening methods that work to reduce the chance of death from colorectal cancer: colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and home stool test. Also hear personal stories from people who have gone through colorectal cancer screening.

Play the audio-described version of this video.