The divine Ms. Butt Meddler is back with a new video! The singer is the alter ago of gastroenterologist Patricia Raymond, who is gearing up for Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March by looking out for your health. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends that African-Americans get their first screening colonoscopy at age 45 instead of 50 as has been the benchmark for decades. Why?
Early screening can be the key to saving lives. Read more about colon cancer and colonoscopy at Dr. Raymond's site. Link
Previously: (Lookin’ Up My) Back Door
We’ve known since before 2005 that studies showed that our African American patients and friends had a higher incidence of colon cancer, a later stage if diagnosed on their first (index) screening colonoscopy, and a lower survival.
Early screening can be the key to saving lives. Read more about colon cancer and colonoscopy at Dr. Raymond's site. Link
Previously: (Lookin’ Up My) Back Door