While a colonoscopy is crucial in detecting colon cancer, should everyone undergo it? “If you’re over 45, you need to get screened. And if you have higher risk factors, you might need to start even earlier. Also, your doctor might recommend it as part of your evaluation,” he said. Stressing further on the importance of…
About 1.9 million new cases of colorectal cancer were reported in 2020, claiming 930,000 lives, according to the WHO data. Colon cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is predicted to kill 1.6 million individuals per year by 2040. This is a 73% increase from the present scenarios. What is more alarming…
Colon cancer is a significant health concern that often progresses silently, making early detection critical for effective treatment. In a recent Instagram video, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist and liver specialist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, highlighted eight early warning signs of colon cancer that many people tend to overlook. These symptoms, which include…
