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Daybreak In 10 - March 11, 2020 by KOLR10 News

Missourians, and people around the country, might not be getting screened for colorectal cancer because they are afraid they might have to cover some of the costs. Most insurance companies cover colonoscopies for 50 -75 years of age, but the same is not true for those on Medicare, who might have to pay 20 percent of the cost. That is problematic, the American Cancer Society says, because colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable diseases, and more than half of all colorectal cancer patients are Medicare beneficiaries. The American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network is pushing for legislation that can help cover these costs so that people won't have to avoid a screening simply because of the financial burden.

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Daybreak In 10 - February 27, 2020 by KOLR10 News

You are what you eat. You’ve probably heard that before. So, what does that make most of us average, everyday eaters? “Sick,” says Dr. Karissa Merritt, a physician training for family medicine at CoxHealth. “A large percentage of our chronic disease burden is lifestyle-related,” Dr. Merritt said. There are many different types of diets out there; it can be overwhelming. So we are talking to professionals and taking a look at some options.

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