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

Published: April 5, 2018, 4:02 p.m.

b'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.'