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Colon cancer survivor Mauricio won't let his ostomy bag define his life! Learn more about his path back to hiking, biking, and helping others survive colon cancer. http://bit.ly/1Fjomdq
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Mark your calendars! Next Monday 3/30 at 9pm ET PBS will premiere "CANCER: THE EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES" - a 6 hour documentary shown over 3 nights. Tune in with us to see how far the world has come in the fight against cancer and where we'll go next. http://bit.ly/191eWGw

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Don't wait, the Sweet Sixteen begins tomorrow ‪#‎RoundByRound‬! Fill out your NCAA® March Madness bracket and help support Coaches vs. Cancer®. Every time you pick a winner Infiniti donates to American Cancer Society up to a total of $700,000. http://cbsprt.co/1gDcouR

6 rounds, 6 chances to win! Extend the fun of brackets with Round by Round Brackets. Submit a new bracket with each new round of the tournament for 6 chances to win a trip to the 2014 NCAA® Final 4®!
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Already over 4400 people have shared these great reasons for everyone over 50 to get screened for colon cancer, but there are still people at risk.

With one more week to go in this Colon Cancer Awareness Month, please SHARE this image to remind your friends and family of 5 really good reasons to get tested today.

'Do it for the ones you love! If you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor about colon cancer screenings. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1aIDYvp 
Want to do more? SHARE this image and encourage your friends to schedule their screenings right away.'

Do it for the ones you love! If you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor about colon cancer screenings. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1aIDYvp
Want to do more? SHARE this image and encourage your friends to schedule their screenings right away.

Palliative care is essential to good cancer care, but not enough people are getting it because they don't know about it. Find out how it can help people going through cancer treatment. http://bit.ly/1OrZSCF

Timely insight on cancer topics from the experts of the American Cancer Society
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"This stay meant peace of mind and stability." Hope Lodge is here to let patients focus on one thing during treatment: beating cancer.

'"This stay meant peace of mind and stability." Hope Lodge is here to let patients focus on one thing during treatment: beating cancer.'

A food diary doesn't have to be complicated, and experts say people who keep food diaries are more successful in reaching their weight goals than those who don't. http://bit.ly/1GCioTc

Manage your weight with a food diary in the American Cancer Society Healthy Living newsletter.
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Researchers know that obesity is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, but they are less clear about exactly why. American Cancer Society-funded researcher, Lisa Tussing-Humphreys, is looking for the answer. http://bit.ly/1FKIOnv

'Researchers know that obesity is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, but they are less clear about exactly why. American Cancer Society-funded researcher, Lisa Tussing-Humphreys, is looking for the answer. http://bit.ly/1FKIOnv'

More than half of long-term tobacco users will be killed by tobacco-caused illness. Get more facts like this and find out how you can fight the global tobacco epidemic: http://bit.ly/1AL83k8

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Colon cancer rates for adults under the age of 50 are increasing. Know the warning signs and learn 3 things you can do to help lower your risk. http://bit.ly/192FG9w

Thanks in part to improvements in screening, the rates of new colon and rectal cancer diagnoses have been falling in the United States for people ages 50 and older. But for people under 50, for whom routine screening is not recommended, rates seem to be increasing significantly.
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A colonoscopy could save your life! Colon cancer screening tests can actually help prevent cancer, or help find it early, when it's small and easier to treat. Tag someone 50 and over to share our colonoscopy tips and remind them to get screened. http://bit.ly/19wM8H0

Don't fear the colonoscopy! Here's what you need to know.
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Last week, an American Cancer Society-sponsored workshop brought experts together to discuss challenges faced by children with cancer and their families, as well as strategies for addressing them. http://bit.ly/1x95xbC

- Although there has been significant progress in improving treatments and outcomes for children with cancer, there is much more that needs to be done .
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Attitude is everything to Brian Waddington, a 3-time kidney cancer survivor. "I can live my life, or I can feel very sorry for myself. I certainly know which choice I'm taking." Which choice would you make?
Read more about Brian's story: http://bit.ly/1HU40GV

'Attitude is everything to Brian Waddington, a 3-time kidney cancer survivor. "I can live my life, or I can feel very sorry for myself. I certainly know which choice I'm taking." Which choice would you make?
Read more about Brian's story: http://bit.ly/1HU40GV'

Healthy doesn't have to be complicated! Check out this super easy, refreshing recipe for a Blueberry-Peach-Pomegranate Smoothie. TIP: Be ready to make it anytime by stocking up on frozen fruit! Recipe here: http://bit.ly/1wIjGvS

How to eat a pomegranate in the American Cancer Society Healthy Living newsletter.
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Colon cancer survivor Mauricio won't let his ostomy bag define his life! Learn more about his path back to hiking, biking, and helping others survive colon cancer. http://bit.ly/1FjmYY3

'Colon cancer survivor Mauricio won't let his ostomy bag define his life! Learn more about his path back to hiking, biking, and helping others survive colon cancer. http://bit.ly/1FjmYY3'
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Colon cancer survivor Mauricio won't let his ostomy bag define his life! Learn more about his path back to hiking, biking, and helping others survive colon cancer. http://bit.ly/1Fjomdq

'Colon cancer survivor Mauricio won't let his ostomy bag define his life! Learn more about his path back to hiking, biking, and helping others survive colon cancer. http://bit.ly/1Fjomdq'

Increasing screening rates to 80% by 2018 would prevent 277,000 new cases of colon cancer and 203,000 deaths within 20 years, according to a new study. Reaching that screening rate is a primary goal of the 80% by 2018 initiative. Learn more: http://bit.ly/1wAnnU7

'Increasing screening rates to 80% by 2018 would prevent 277,000 new cases of colon cancer and 203,000 deaths within 20 years, according to a new study. Reaching that screening rate is a primary goal of the 80% by 2018 initiative.  Learn more: http://bit.ly/1wAnnU7'

Aren't they beautiful? Flowers ordered through Daffodil Days Hope By The Bunch should be arriving from 1-800-Flowers.com. Show us a pic below or by tagging @AmericanCancerSociety on Instagram. ‪#‎HopeByTheBunch‬
Didn't order? Show us a photo of whatever is brightening your week!

'Aren't they beautiful? Flowers ordered through Daffodil Days Hope By The Bunch should be arriving from @[48386889767:274:1-800-Flowers.com]. Show us a pic below or by tagging @AmericanCancerSociety on Instagram. #HopeByTheBunch
Didn't order? Show us a photo of whatever is brightening your week!'

If found and treated early, colon cancer has a 90% 5-year survival rate. If that isn't reason to get tested routinely, we don't know what is! SHARE this image to remind everyone you know over the age of 50 to get screened. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1wqH4O7

'If found and treated early, colon cancer has a 90% 5-year survival rate. If that isn't reason to get tested routinely, we don't know what is! SHARE this image to remind everyone you know over the age of 50 to get screened. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1wqH4O7'

American Cancer Society researchers have found that half of all premature colon cancer deaths in the U.S. are linked to racial, socioeconomic, and geographic inequalities. Reducing the disparities will require changes at the policy level, health care level, and individual level. http://bit.ly/1F32t1H

American Cancer Society researchers have found that half of all premature colon cancer deaths in the U.S. are linked to racial, socioeconomic, and geographic inequalities.
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A recent study led by American Cancer Society researchers shows that eating out could add 6 pounds per year. Here are some tips to enjoy a night on the town while still eating healthy. http://bit.ly/18sZpPb

How to eat healthy while dining out - in the American Cancer Society Healthy Living newsletter.
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