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A clip was shared on Instagram with the caption, “Katie Couric marks 25 years since she underwent a colonoscopy on TV. She’s been urging people to get screened since her husband died of colon cancer. #TODAYShow.”<\/p>\n
Fan’s praised Katie for her comments, with one person writing, “I have UC and I can\u2019t tell you how important Colonoscopies are. My dad died of Colon Cancer. I miss him every day. Colon cancer is so preventable.”<\/p>\n
Another encouraged, “22 years ago diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer at the age of 44! My sister had been diagnosed two months before with Stage 1 Colon Cancer at the age of 48. We are both still dancing at the age of 66 and 70. Get a colonoscopy.”<\/p>\n
“It\u2019s in my family . Mom, sister. Get the colonoscopy. Don\u2019t put it off!!” someone else echoed. A fourth viewer urged, “Keep spreading the word. husband diagnosed at 46 stage 3B. Now 48 and in remission.”<\/p>\n
One fan added, “I\u2019ve been getting screened since I was 20! I had both my father and cousin get diagnosed and pass when they were both young. My father was 47 and my cousin was only 26. Thank you for spreading this message. Early detection is so important.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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