Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet one in three persons who are eligible don't undergo the recommended screening tests. Colon and rectal cancer are thought of as a disease of the elderly, however, in the last 20 to 30 years, there's been a shift into patients that are younger than 50 years old. Given this change in trend, the American Cancer Society has recommended a decreasing age of average risk screening to 45 years.
Join us as Bex Iten shares her personal story of surviving colorectal cancer.
Key takeaways to listen for
*Colorectal cancer: symptoms, diagnostic procedure, and treatment plan
*How beneficial is a home test kit for you?
*How a plant-based diet helps to expedite recovery
*Cancer stages and grading: What you should know
*Ways to prevent cancer recurrence
*3 keys to living a healthy lifestyle to fight against cancer
Resources mentioned in this episode.
How Not to Die by Michael Greger M.D. FACLM and Gene Stone| Hardcover and Audiobook
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Chris Beat Cancer: A Comprehensive Plan for Healing Naturally by Chris Wark
Newsletter: Mind Body and Soul
About Bex Iten
Bex Iten started her nursing career 30 years ago. She graduated nursing school from Riverside College, Riverside CA, has held several roles in the hospital setting, and recently retired from Kaiser Permanente. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), and Accredited Case Manager (ACM), certified as a Diplomate for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM), and has also completed certification for Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell T. Colin Campbell's Nutrition program.
She is now focusing on educating on the benefits of holistic medicine and is giving talks on Colorectal cancer survival. Make sure to
Listen to the entire episode to learn what you can do to prevent and screen for colorectal cancer.
Connect with Bex
Website: https://www.bexbeast.com
Instagram: @bexbeast
Email: bexbeast@yahoo.com
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