Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
This week, Dr. Dang Nguyen joins Dr. Galati discussing the strategies to screen for colon cancer.
Colon Cancer knowledge facts:Colon CA Stats 2024:106,000 new colon CA cases46,000 new rectal CA cases53,000 deaths (8.6% all CA deaths)**Younger people increasing CRC by 1-2%/yearLifetime risk: 1/23 men; 1/25 female
Colon Cancer ranks as the #2 cancer death case, behind lung CA (breast is #4)
Risk Factors:Overweight/obeseT2DMDiet (red meat/pork/processed meats/grilling/frying/low fiber)SmokingAlcohol useRace (American Indian/Alaska/European Jews)Personal hx of polypsInflammatory bowel diseaseRadiation to the abdomenFamily history colon cancer or polypsInherited genetic syndrome
Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's CZcams Channel
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Dr Galati n Dr Dang! Awesome info. Thank you for sharing ur precious knowledge with our community. See u soon😄