Cancer Conversations: Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Dr. Erin Wolf-Horrell, MD Assistant Professor, Colorectal Surgery, UK Markey Cancer Center 

Cancer Conversations Episode 65

Join us on Cancer Conversations as Dr. Erin Wolf-Horrell, Assistant Professor of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center shares about the pressing issues of early-onset colorectal cancer affecting younger patients in Kentucky.

Dr. Wolf-Horrell discusses the trends and potential environmental factors contributing to the rise of colorectal cancer in individuals under 50. Gain understanding on how these cancers differ from those in older adults and learn about the unique symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and the importance of timely screening.

Explore why awareness and self-advocacy are crucial for early detection, especially given Kentucky's high incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer. This episode equips listeners with knowledge to better advocate for their health and highlights the need for increased vigilance and screening in younger populations.

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