Why - and when - you need to discuss colon health, screening with your doctor

Sekou Rawlins, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Sekou Rawlins, MD (photo by
Jim Howe) Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers
diagnosed in men and women, and it can be preventable in people who
receive proper screening. Upstate gastroenterologist Colorectal
cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in men and
women, and it can be preventable in people who receive proper
screening. Upstate gastroenterologist Sekou Rawlins, MD Sekou
Rawlins, MD, urges people to reduce their risk for developing colon
or rectal cancer by following a healthy diet high in fiber and by
discussing with their doctor which screening method is best for
their situation. People with a family history of certain cancers,
and those with bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis are at
increased risk and may require more vigilant screening. People at
normal risk are usually recommended for screening starting at age
50. Rawlins talks about the various screening methods, along with
the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer you should not ignore.,
urges people to reduce their risk for developing colon or rectal
cancer by following a healthy diet high in fiber and by discussing
with their doctor which screening method is best for their
situation. People with a family history of certain cancers, and
those with bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis are at
increased risk and may require more vigilant screening. People at
normal risk are usually recommended for screening starting at age
50. Rawlins talks about the various screening methods, along with
the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer you should not ignore.