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5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention 5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention
5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention Though largely preventable, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., as the American Cancer Society (ACS) alarms. Younger people are at risk for getting the disease – the ACS estimates that in 2021 approximately 10.3% of new colorectal cancers occur in people under age 50. “Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease that only affects older populations,” said Dr. David Kauvar, a gastroenterologist with NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, director of gastroenterology at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence, and an assistant professor of medicine at Columbia Univer…

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The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs
The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs Men in the U.S. are less likely than women to regularly see a doctor for preventive care, research shows. Unfortunately, this often results in men not seeking medical care until a disease or health issue has advanced. “There is no demographic that utilizes healthcare resources less than men between the ages of 18 and 45, followed closely by men ages 45 to 64,” says Dr. Joseph Alukal, a urologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and an associate professor of urology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Alukal shares what screenings and doctor’…

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A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health Why health screenings are important: Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start. What are health screenings? Health screenings are tests that find serious conditions before they cause symptoms, during the early stages when they can be cured. This is important for certain malignancies that occur commonly and cannot be as ea…

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