The Truth About Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency anemia can be the first warning sign of colon cancer. About 150,000 people, or 6% of the
population will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year in the United States. About 56,000 are expected to die. This is the second most common cause of cancer death.
Colon cancer does not produce symptoms until it is advanced and screening tests are very important in catching colon cancer while in the early stages.
As part of a routine physical examination, physicians usually will obtain a complete blood cell count laboratory which can indicate iron deficiency anemia. In a man or postmenopausal woman, this can be a strong indication of colon cancer and needs to be investigated further.
November 24, 2008
Posted on November 24, 2008
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