Sunday, October 13, 2013

Why I Had a Colonoscopy at the Age of 29

Here is another article I published on Yahoo!, discussing the importance of colonoscopy screenings and why they need to be part of the broader medical discussion.

Colonoscopies save lives, yet the current recommendations are woefully inadequate. The current recommended age to begin screenings is 50, yet more and more colorectal cancers are occurring at younger ages, making earlier screenings absolutely vital.

Colorectal cancers are entirely treatable, and early detection saves lives.


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