Colon Cancer Screening
A colonoscopy is the primary and most effective screening technique used to screen patients for colorectal cancer. Learn more in this video from Dr. Ted Hong, GI Radiation Oncologist at the Mass General Cancer Center.
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Boston, MAPhone: 617-726-6050
Newton, MAPhone: 617-219-1200
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Mass General Cancer Center: Radiation Oncology
55 Fruit St.
Lunder Building, LL3
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-6050
Phone: 617-726-8650
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-219-1200
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A colonoscopy is the primary and most effective screening technique used to screen patients for colorectal cancer. Learn more in this video from Dr. Ted Hong, GI Radiation Oncologist at the Mass General Cancer Center.
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