Colorectal cancer under 50? Surgeon and Dietitian explain the rise & how to LOWER your risk!

Описание: Did you know there’s been a 2% annual increase in colon cancer cases in adults aged 20-39 since the 1990s? Colorectal cancer is NO longer just a concern for older adults. 💔 But, the encouraging news is that many cases are preventable with the right screening and lifestyle changes. In this episode, we break down colon cancer symptoms, risk factors, gut microbiome links, fiber intake, and why colonoscopy remains the most powerful tool for colorectal cancer prevention.

In today’s episode, we cover:
✅ Colorectal cancer is increasingly common in younger adults, but many cases are preventable
✅ Why fibre, whole foods, hydration, activity, Vitamin D are all powerful tools to lower your risk
✅ Early screening via colonoscopies for those with family history is crucial for prevention
✅ Advocating for yourself and recognizing symptoms early saves lives
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Colon Cancer Under 50: Why Cases Are Rising
01:14 – What Is Colorectal Cancer?
06:05 – Colon Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
07:34 – Rectal Bleeding: Hemorrhoids or Colon Cancer?
12:43 – Colon Cancer Risk Factors (Processed Foods, Obesity, Microbiome)
18:18 – Fiber, Vitamin D & Colon Cancer Prevention
29:20 – How Colon Polyps Turn Into Cancer
30:37 – Why Colonoscopy Prevents Colon Cancer
31:22 – Colonoscopy Prep & Safety Concerns
44:15 – Stool Tests vs Colonoscopy: What’s Best?
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👤 GUEST SPOTLIGHT: DR ZURI MURRELL
Zuri A. Murrell, M.D. is a leading Los Angeles Colorectal Surgeon & Specialist.Currently Dr. Murrell serves as the Medical Director of Outreach and Quality Integration for Cedars-Sinai’s Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, and a Physician Member on the Board of Directors of Cedars- Sinai Medical Center (2018-2024). He also is Chairman of the Cedars-Sinai Physician Medical Staff DEI Taskforce.
📌 Instagram:   / drzurimurrell  
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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:
📌 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
📌 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22074...
📌 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34224...
📌https://www.researchgate.net/figure/S...
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