{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Should I Call a Doctor?","title":"#7: Colon cancer — expert advice and a survivor's journey","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1237,"description":"What you’ll learn:\nIn this episode, we're tackling an important topic – colon cancer, particularly its rise in younger adults. We are joined by Tim Cannon, MD, Sheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova. Dr. Cannon breaks down the latest in colon cancer prevention, screening, and clinical research. \n\nKayAnn Schoenman, one of Dr. Cannon’s patients, shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with colon cancer at age 40, and becoming an advocate.\n  \nWith our co-hosts, they discuss the importance of early detection, debunk common myths, and offer hope to those facing a similar battle. Whether you're looking for medical knowledge or personal inspiration, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.\n \nFeatured guests: \nDr. Tim Cannon\nSheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board\nCo-Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program\nInova \n \nKayAnn Schoenman\nAdvocate and colon cancer survivor\n \nKey takeaways with chapter markers:\nYoung onset colorectal cancer has increased 50% since 1994 [2:20]\nKey symptoms include bleeding when you go to the bathroom, unexpected weight loss, bloating and changes in bowel habits [3:40]\nAdvocating for yourself and finding a provider that really listens is the biggest lesson from KayAnn’s journey [8:29]\nCure rate at stage 1 is over 95%, but outcomes change dramatically from stage 1-4, making early detection critical [10:15]\nColon cancer screening is now recommended starting at age 45 [10:45]\nA colonoscopy can find and remove precancerous polyps before they become cancer [10:50]\nFamily history doesn’t play as big a role as you’d expect in colorectal cancer risk [14:45]\nUltramarathoners are another group showing signs of early onset colorectal cancer [18:26]\n\nFAQs:\n\nDo I need to be screened for colon cancer?\nColon cancer screening is recommended for adults ages 45 to 75. Screening can find precancerous polyps, so they can be removed. When found early, colorectal cancer is highly...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rIhAE1Yjj7iH2WXU7Cj8xeYhrKhDvvmcDg0CL_qiPZo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YmIx/NDcxNDI2NzI4Y2M4/Zjc2MjM2NTdmZDEz/YzQ3Ni5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}