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Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Can't Wait!

Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Can't Wait!

FromGastro Girl


Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Can't Wait!

FromGastro Girl

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Renee Williams, renowned gastroenterologist and Associate Professor within the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone, explains disparities in colorectal cancer screenings among African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans, and how they worsened during the COVID pandemic. Dr. Williams explains why getting routine healthcare checkups and screenings is so important and explains the various CRC screening options for patients..
Released:
Sep 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

If you're one of the 1 in 4 people who is living with a chronic digestive health condition , you're not alone. Whether you're just diagnosed, in remission, or trying to learn what is happening in your body and what you can do about it, then this podcast is for you. In each episode, Jacqueline Gaulin, longtime patient advocate and the Founder of Gastro Girl, Inc. and GI OnDEMAND, will tackle topics that go beyond the basic mainstream coverage of GI health to educate, inform and empower patients and their caregivers. If you crave the inside scoop on the latest news, research and resources related to gastroenterology, and want it all delivered in an engaging, friendly, nonjudgmental and educational way that features leading GI experts, inspiring patients and positive vibes, this podcast is also for you. Gastro Girl, an official patient-education partner of The American College of Gastroenterology, is committed to providing actionable and evidence-based health information to help empower patients to better health.