Stay Ahead Of Colon Cancer: DHR Health Emphasizes Prevention And Screening [Video]

Colon Cancer Awareness Month: The Silent Threat and How to Stay Ahead

This month marks Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on a disease that affects close to 150 Americans every year, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. DHR Health is at the forefront of this awareness campaign, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Juan Sanchez explains that colon cancer can often be asymptomatic until it reaches a more advanced stage. “This is when patients typically begin to feel discomfort,” he says. Symptoms to watch out for include blood in the stool, particularly red blood, or black tarry stools which can indicate bleeding from higher up in the colon. Pain, weight loss, and fatigue are other symptoms that may signal the presence of colon cancer.

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