Weekly Dose of Wellness
Avoiding a Colonoscopy? This Doctor and Patient Share Why It’s Not So Bad
Colonoscopies are the gold standard to detect colorectal cancer, but many Americans avoid this potentially life-saving screening. About one in three adults between 50 and 75-years-old – approximately 23 million people – are not getting tested as recommended. Listen as Bhavesh B. Shah, MD explains that with early detection and regular screenings, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.