After lowering the screening age for colorectal cancer to 45, gastroenterologists are sounding the alarm that more and more younger people are showing signs of colorectal cancer. In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Levy from the University of Chicago shares his expertise on the theories and research underway to determine what’s causing younger individuals to develop cancerous polyps in their colon, ways to ease patient’s prep for a colonoscopy, and alternative colorectal cancer screening tests. Dr. Levy also highlights this year’s Tune It Up Virtual Concert and reveals the all-star line up of musical guests including Colbie Caillat, Lisa Loeb, Rufus Wainwright and others to help raise awareness for colorectal cancer screening. You can watch the free concert at GI.org/concert on Thursday March 28th at 8:00pm EDT. This episode is brought to you by the American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee.
The incidence of young onset colorectal cancer has risen by 51% since 1994. As a result, approximately 11% of all new diagnoses of colorectal cancer occur in individuals younger than 50 years old. Several studies are underway to try and understand the cause of this increase in young-onset CRC.
If you or a loved one have just been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, Gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian Dooreck from Miami, FL, wants you to know that you are not alone and that a free program makes it easy for patients and their families to access evidence-based information and resources related to colorectal cancer.
In this special bonus episode we catch up with two performers featured in the Tune It Up Concert for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness that is streaming Thursday March 30th at 8pm EDT on gi.org/concert.
If you love hearing world class musicians perform we’ve got a tip for you. In a major effort to increase Colorectal Cancer (CRC) awareness and the importance of screening, Dr. Benjamin Levy, a gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago, has organized a third live streaming musical event in collaboration with The American College of Gastroenterology.
If you’re under the age of 50, getting screened for colorectal cancer may not be on your radar. But recent data from the American Cancer Society suggests an alarming increase in younger people being diagnosed with more advanced stages of colorectal cancer. Why is this happening? What are the warning signs? We’ve got a ton of information for you from past guest experts to help you better understand that one of the deadliest cancers is also one of the most preventable.
Are you curious about the role of genetic testing in identifying your risk for hereditary GI cancers, including colorectal cancer? This episode features world renowned genetic counselor, Heather Hampel, who shares her expertise on hereditary cancer syndromes and how early detection may save your life. Then, we talk with 3 time Lynch syndrome cancer survivor and patient advocate, Dave Dubin, who is living proof of the impact that genetic testing can have on your life as well as the lives of your family members. We’ll learn why knowing your risk early can provide you, your family members and your healthcare providers with the vital information needed to manage this risk and lookout for potentially cancerous activity, specifically in the colon.
GI OnDEMAND Presents an Informational Webinar: Integrating Genetics Into Your GI Practice to Identify Hereditary GI Cancer Syndromes. Experts discuss incorporating genetic testing and counseling to help identify high-risk GI patients earlier for potential proactive medical management and individualized treatment planning.
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