(单词翻译:单击)
中英文本
There’s so much in life we can’t control. But here’s something we can: colorectal cancer.
人生有许多事情我们无法控制。但有些可以自控：结肠直肠癌。
It affects men and women, and it’s the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., which is astounding, considering it’s almost entirely preventable!
男女都有可能患结肠直肠癌，它也是美国第二大癌症杀手，这似乎让人匪夷所思，因为结肠直肠癌几乎可以预防。
Here's how.
方法如下。
Most colon cancers start as polyps, and screening helps find polyps so they can be removed before they even turn into cancer.
多数结肠癌起始于息肉，我们可以通过筛查发现息肉，并在它转癌之前将它清除。
Screening also finds this cancer early, when treatment works best.
筛查可及早发现癌症，这对于治疗极为重要。
For me, screening was simple and quick. It was no big deal, except for the huge sense of relief you feel afterwards.
对于我而言，筛查非常快捷。除了有如释重负以外，你不会经历惊涛骇浪。
There are several tests that you can choose from.
多种检测方式供人们选择。
If you’re 50 or older, you should talk to your doctor. Decide which one’s right for you. Take control.
如果年龄在50岁或以上，询问医生进行哪种检测。
Do everything you can to prevent colon cancer.
不惜一切手段预防结肠癌。
Screening saves lives. It could really save your life.
筛查挽救生命。它真的可以挽救你。
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重点讲解
1.colorectal cancer 结肠直肠癌
例句：Capecitabine is already approved for use in colorectal cancer and metastatic breast cancer.
卡培他滨已被批准用于结肠直肠癌和乳腺转移癌。
2.colon cancer 结肠癌
例句：Calcium may aid in the prevention of colon cancer.
钙可能有助于预防结肠癌。
3.choose from 从…之间选择
例句：We have many patterns in stock for you to choose from.
我们有多种现存的式样供你选择。
4.except for 除…之外
例句：Everyone was late, except for Richard.
除了理查德，其他所有人都迟到了。
