It’s all about prevention as the age for colorectal cancer screenings lowers to 45
Are you up to date with your health screenings? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and "Age 45 is the new 50" - when it comes to colonoscopies. We talked to DR. Adeeb Dwairy with Houston Regional Gastroenterology about what that means and why these preventive screenings are so important.
Treating colon cancer can be effective with early screenings and detection
Symptoms of colorectal cancer aren’t always obvious, which is why experts stress the importance of early detection through screenings. Colorectal cancer is also the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women. Screening optionsThere isn’t a best option when it comes to screening for polyps or colorectal cancer, but you have several choices. The death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping in both men and women for several decades. This is likely to due to early detection from screenings, in addition to improvements in colorectal cancer treatments.
Colon Cancer: Signs, symptoms, and treatment options
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is every March, giving healthcare providers the opportunity to share valuable, life-saving information with the public regarding the importance of being screened. Colon and rectal surgeon with Memorial Hermann and UTHealth, Dr. Scott McKnight shares everything we need to know. For more information visit MemorialHermann.org/cancer or call 713-222-2273.
The importance of colonoscopies and keeping up with your health
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Dr. Nadim Jafri, a gastroenterologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, explains what symptoms people should be looking out for when it comes to colon cancer, and how colonoscopies help them investigate the causes of intestinal problems, as well as screen for colon cancer. For more information or to schedule a screening, visit memorialhermann.org/colonoscopy.
Health panel proposes colon cancer tests start at 45, not 50
NEW YORK – A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended. The group is proposing that adults of average risk for colon cancer be screened from ages 45 to 75. The task force advice on screening doesn't apply to those with colon cancer, polyps or a family history of colon cancer or genetic disorders that increase their risk. Colon cancer, along with rectal cancer, is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., with an estimated 148,000 new cases this year. With the change, doctors should feel comfortable recommending colon cancer screens to younger patients, said the cancer group's Robert Smith.
Colorectal Cancer: Causes, symptoms and treatment options
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Did you know, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year? Dr. Jeffrey L. Van Eps with UT Physicians shares the importance of screenings. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit UTPhysicians.com or call 888-488-3627
Kingwood soccer coach Pres Holcombe recovering from surgery, team showing support
KINGWOOD, Texas – It's the world we live in right now, even when an illness is not COVID-19 -- it's still, somehow impacted by this pandemic. That is the case for a Kingwood High School soccer coach. Coach Pres Holcomb is battling stage 4 colon cancer, and just had major surgery but because of COVID-19 restrictions at the hospital, he had to recover -- aloneCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO STORY FROM OUR PARTNERS AT KPRC CHANNEL 2