Why is Colon Cancer Striking So Young?

16/12/2025 22 min Temporada 2025 Episodio 12.16
Why is Colon Cancer Striking So Young?

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Dr. Parul Shukla and Christine Molmenti, PhD, MPH, join Lisa Wexler to talk about the alarming rate of young people getting colorectal cancer, and why they must advocate for themselves to get the right diagnostic testing. Plus, how patients are being identified and referred to Northwell Health's Early Onset Cancer Program, what the program does for patients, and why we must avoid ultra-processed food, which many don't realize are core foods we buy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.