Colorectal Cancer: Are You at Risk? What You Need to Know About Symptoms, Prevention & Screening

Dr. Neilanjan Nandi discusses colorectal cancer (CRC) and why the latest American College of Gastroenterology Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines recommend colorectal cancer screening begin at age 45 for average-risk individuals. Dr. Nandi explains what we need to know about colorectal cancer symptoms, prevention, the importance of knowing your family history and how early cancerous polyp detection can save your life. He also provides insight on screening options, why colonoscopy is the “gold-standard” for colorectal cancer prevention and gives us colonoscopy prep tips.
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