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The Ins and Outs of Colon and Upper Gastro-Intestinal Cancers

Are you at risk for colon and upper gastrointestinal cancers? Colon cancer is a major cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It affects both men and women equally.

Dr. Katy Hsiao Goldsborough, Hematology/Oncology, with Hematology-Oncology Consultants, Ltd. will be discussing the risk factors including family history and the importance of screening for these cancers.

 

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Please join us for this event on Thursday, September 19, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Please remember to reserve your seat by calling 1-800-323-8622, and provide a registration code of 4C37.

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The lecture is at the Advocate Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, Rooms A & B (2nd Level). The building is located in a separate complex north of the hospital. Please enter from the entrance on 39th street and proceed until the end of the lane.





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