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Morning Rounds – Roundup of Current NewsDr. Austin Findley, director, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, The University of Kansas Health SystemAn estimated 1 in 10 women live with endometriosis.Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by the presence of endometrial like tissue that exists outside of the uterus.It's hard to get diagnosed because there's still so much that we don't know about the disease, including how and why some people even develop the disease.The symptoms are highly variable and can range from very mild in severity to severe and they include pain with periods, pain with intercourse, pain with urination or bowel movements, but also more vague symptoms such as fatigue, bloating, and nausea.Focus TopicDr. Deepika Agarwal, Stage 4 rectal cancer survivorShe was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer even though she had no prior family history of this.She underwent preoperative treatment with radiation, chemotherapy, and then underwent surgery where the cancer was cut out.March is Colorectal Awareness Month so she wanted to use this platform to raise awareness to anyone who is above age 45 or older, has a family history of colorectal cancer, or has any kind of GI symptoms.Her advice is to get screened. And for those who worry about the preparation for colonoscopy, it’s nothing compared to the chemo, radiation, surgery, and the emotional, physical, and mental turmoil the diagnosis of cancer brings with it.Dr. Anup Kasi, medical oncologist, The University of Kansas Cancer CenterNewest numbers from the American Cancer Society show colorectal cancer rates are dropping for a large section of the population, but not for people younger than 50.It's becoming a common cancer at an uncommon age.The potential reasons for this are multifactorial, but the big ones are lifestyle and diet.Pay attention to your body if you do notice acute changes in the bowel habits and changing the caliber of the stools of blood and stools -- those are red flags.If you do have nonspecific symptoms such as chronic constipation, then it's good to discuss with your primary care physician.Your doctor may order labs to see if you're anemic -- that's another red flag that there could be something serious such as colorectal cancer.COVID UpdatesDr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of infection prevention and control, The University of Kansas Health SystemSpring has officially started, but it means tick season is right around the corner.There are CDC recommendations for things to help reduce the chance of getting bit by ticks and that is when the diseases are spread.We know that they can transmit several diseases like Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.The best prevention is to wear light colored clothes either white or light khaki so you can easily see them.Do tick checks and wear insecticide with DEET that is probably the best.Wednesday, March 22 is the next Open Mics with Dr. Stites. It’s been three years since the pandemic broke out. We’ll talk with Dr. Lee Norman, former Kansas Health Secretary, about what we’ve learned and where we’re headed.

A new study from the American Cancer Society is putting the spotlight on colon cancer for younger people. 23ABCs Kallyn Hobmann spoke with a local medical expert about what you should know.

A new report from the American Cancer Society revealed that colorectal cancer patients are getting younger and younger. Dr. Emil Lou, associate professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Masonic Cancer Center, explained that one in five people with a new colorectal cancer diagnosis is younger than age 55. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-sunrise/colorectal-cancer-on-the-rise-among-younger-americans/89-c73a7fc4-34a5-4e9b-829c-fd8f2deb98cfWelcome to the official YouTube channel of KARE 11 News. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use.» Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_...» Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11/v...» Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/» Download our app! https://www.kare11.com/appredirect/» Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/» Follow KARE 11 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kare11» Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/

Nicole Friedman received an unexpected colon cancer diagnosis at 34. A year after a life-saving surgery, she’s getting back to running.Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/colon-cancer-rates-rise-young-people/283-42926702-dc86-472a-a3c9-4c3ec69169e0Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/KGWNews8 Watch the latest KGW newscast: https://www.kgw.com/watch Get the KGW app: https://kgw.com/appredirect