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Colon Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What you Need to Know
Manage episode 429731834 series 3341986
Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of rectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50, and it ranks second only to breast cancer in women younger than 50.
This week we talk about what has changed that may account for this trend, what symptoms to pay attention to, and how to advocate for yourself to get a timely diagnosis.
In this Episode:
- 01:41 - Recipe of the Week: Macaroni and Corn Casserole
- 03:59 - Arlington Cemetery: Preserving the Mementos Left at the Graveside
- 09:17 - Colorectal Cancer and the Rise of Early-Onset Disease
- 44:07 - Navigating a Strained Relationship at a Relative's End of Life
- 55:35 - Outro
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Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.org
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229 Episoden
Manage episode 429731834 series 3341986
Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of rectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50, and it ranks second only to breast cancer in women younger than 50.
This week we talk about what has changed that may account for this trend, what symptoms to pay attention to, and how to advocate for yourself to get a timely diagnosis.
In this Episode:
- 01:41 - Recipe of the Week: Macaroni and Corn Casserole
- 03:59 - Arlington Cemetery: Preserving the Mementos Left at the Graveside
- 09:17 - Colorectal Cancer and the Rise of Early-Onset Disease
- 44:07 - Navigating a Strained Relationship at a Relative's End of Life
- 55:35 - Outro
Have a question, comment, or show suggestion? Send us a text!
Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.org
Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
229 Episoden
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