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Are Colorectal Cancers Really on the Rise for Millennials?
Dr. Gingold Responds to Recent ABC News Story
ABC News recently reported that a study showed the risk for colorectal cancer has doubled for millennials. Moreover, it was hypothesized that a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet were causes for the increase—well-known risk factors for colon cancer that are common amongst this age group.
While this story is very interesting, this isn’t necessarily new information. Yes, the incidence rates are increasing with this demographic, but the overall rates of colon cancer are dropping thanks to increased awareness and screening.
So where does this leave us? There are two main takeaways:
- Perhaps, we aren’t screening people early enough. Screenings are currently recommended for those over 50.
- Regardless of age, if something doesn’t seem right, speak to your doctor.
It may be a while before screening guidelines change, but you can be proactive.
If you have any bleeding, unusual weight loss, abdominal pain, change in your bowel habits, etc., visit a gastroenterologist to determine whether any additional testing is necessary.
For more information on colorectal cancer and screenings, contact Digestive Healthcare Center today.
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Recent Blogs
Learn more about all things digestive health and wellness by checking out our recent gastroenterology blogs.
What is Colorectal Cancer? At Digestive Healthcare Center, our team of expert gastroenterologists strives to ensure that patients have all the information they need to promote long term digestive health. In the case of certain gastroenterological conditions such as colorectal cancer, screening is incredibly important. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon (large intestine) or rectum. […]
What is Gastroparesis? At Digestive Healthcare Center, we want to ensure that patients have information about an array of digestive health conditions, to promote positive gastrointestinal health year-round. One such condition is gastroparesis, which is a digestive condition that affects the motility of the muscles in your stomach. Normally, after you swallow, the muscles within […]
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