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News > Nation
Expert urges screening against colon cancer
By Red Mendoza
Mar 16, 2023 12:43 am

A CANCER expert has urged Filipinos to get tested against colorectal cancer, as it has become the second most prevalent cancer in the Philippines. In a recent forum organized by the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in commemoration of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Resident oncologist Dr. Kristine Monte said that while breast, lung, cervical, ovarian and prostate cancers are more prevalent, colon cancer has also become more common.

Resident oncologist Dr. Kristine Monte. Photo from DOH

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