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"Rising Colon Cancer Threat in Young Adults: Insights and Prevention"

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Ronaldo Saenz from Methodist Hospital Metropolitan in San Antonio emphasizes the importance of early screening, recommending a screening age of 45 due to the increasing incidence of colon and rectal cancer in the 20-49 age group. He advises individuals to be aware of symptoms such as rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, and abdominal pain, and to consider family history of colorectal cancer. Saenz also highlights the significance of a healthy lifestyle, including a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber, as a preventive measure against colorectal cancer.

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"Rising Colon Cancer Cases in Young Men: Lifestyle and Prevention Guidelines"

Colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer worldwide, is the top cause of cancer death in men under 50 and second only to breast cancer for women in the same age group. New guidelines recommend screening at age 45, as rates of diagnosis in people under 50 have increased. People of color and those with family history are disproportionately impacted, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and regular follow-up care for improving survival rates and quality of life.

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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Stories of Hope and Awareness

In recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin, medical director of the Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Program at Jupiter Medical Center, discussed the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer, which accounts for three percent of all cancers in the U.S. and is the seventh deadliest worldwide. Often referred to as a "silent killer," raising awareness about this disease is crucial.

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35-year-old woman raises awareness for colorectal cancer.

Candace Henley, a colorectal cancer survivor, is using her story to raise awareness about the disease and save lives. She founded The Blue Hat Foundation in 2015 to raise awareness about CRC, especially among those in the Black community, where rates are the highest of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. Health experts stress the importance of getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer as a way to reduce the risk of it. Screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45, according to the CDC, but if you have a family history of it, you should get screened earlier for the disease.

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Younger Americans see increase in colorectal cancer cases.

Colorectal cancer patients are getting younger and younger, with one in five people with a new diagnosis of colorectal cancer being younger than age 55, according to a report from the American Cancer Society. Family history doesn't seem to play a major role, and risk factors include smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating processed or fried, fatty foods. Symptoms to look out for include blood in the stool and abdominal pain. The American Cancer Society recommends colonoscopies starting at age 45, but this may change to age 40. Early detection through screening could save lives.

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Surviving Colon Cancer: Personal Stories of Diagnosis and Awareness

Jeny Mazza, a teacher at Elizabeth Wayne Preschool in Maumee, was diagnosed with stage-three colon cancer at the age of 40. Following her diagnosis, Jeny underwent surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. She emphasizes the importance of not ignoring warning signs and not being afraid to have a conversation about symptoms. The American Cancer Society now recommends that people at average risk get a colonoscopy at 45, which is sooner than the prior recommendation of age 50. Elizabeth Wayne Preschool is hosting a fundraiser to help Jeny and her family by raising money and awareness.

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