Houston-area colon cancer survivor raising awareness nationwide

Name: Houston-area colon cancer survivor raising awareness nationwide
Uploaded: 2023-03-09T15:02:34Z
Description: Health officials say colon cancer is not just an older person's disease anymore. A new report from the American Cancer Society says 1 in 5 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are actually under the age of 55. Experts are now lowering the age for recommended screenings. Cancer survivor Paula Chambers-Raney and Dr. Meera Avila with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann spread awareness.

Health officials say colon cancer is not just an older person's disease anymore. A new report from the American Cancer Society says 1 in 5 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are actually under the age of 55. Experts are now lowering the age for recommended screenings. Cancer survivor Paula Chambers-Raney and Dr. Meera Avila with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann spread awareness.

Posted March 9, 2023 9:02am CST