Joan:

A lot of people hear the word "colonoscopy" and run.
Believe me, that's one race you'll never win.

The truth is, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of women and men - but simple screening tests, like colonoscopies, can actually find the threat of cancer before it starts.

So do yourself a favor - if you haven't been screened, run - don't walk - to your doctor.

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SUPER:
Joan Benoit Samuelson
Distance Runner
2-time Boston Marathon winner
Winner of the first women's Olympic Marathon in 1984 Games

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If you are 50 or older, ask your doctor of you should have a colonoscopy or some other kind of screening test. IF you are 50 or older Medicare helps pay for colorectal cancer screening.