Healthwatch: Preventing and detecting colon cancer [Video]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – Every week we visit with a local medical professional to learn better ways to stay healthy. We are joined by doctor Ali Zakaria from Monument Health. He tells us the best ways to prevent and detect colon cancer.

Dr. Zakaria stated, “According to the American Cancer Society’s latest Cancer Facts and Figures report, it was revealed that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death in men and the second in women under 50 years old. Even more alarming, only about 20% of people ages 45 to 49 are getting screened for colorectal cancer and it is the third-leading cause of cancer death in both Black men and women.”

He continues, “The good news is that this cancer is highly preventable and treatable if caught early. That’s why it’s so important to get screened regularly, starting at age 45 for those at average …