Lynch Syndrome and Colorectal Cancer: My First Guest Appearance with Cancer Previvor Sara Kavanaugh

In this episode of The Real GI Doc Show, Dr. Gandolfo takes a moment to highlight an important guest appearance he made on The Positive Gene Podcast, hosted by cancer previvor and cancer prevention advocate Sara Kavanaugh, in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

What is a "previvor" you may ask? A previvor is a survivor of a predisposition for cancer or another disease. In Sara's case that condition is Lynch Syndrome-the most common hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome.

With colorectal cancer being the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, Dr. Gandolfo emphasizes the urgency of discussing this critical topic.

During the episode, Dr. Gandolfo and Sara delve into various aspects of colorectal cancer, including:

- The significance of understanding Lynch Syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of several cancers, including colorectal cancer.

- Preventative measures through diet and lifestyle that can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

- The concerning rise of colon cancer diagnoses among younger individuals and what symptoms to watch for.

- The importance of timely screening and colonoscopy, especially for those with risk factors, regardless of age.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into colorectal cancer prevention, the role of genetics in cancer risk, and practical advice for discussing symptoms and screening with healthcare providers.

Tune into The Positive Gene Podcast to listen to the full 58-minute interview using the links below:

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positive-gene-podcast/id1708990295?i=1000699080929

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/53zke5DCLEehnLLLcM2x5P?si=c93068d7a1c549e8

Visit The Positive Gene Podcast page for all other ways to listen: https://thepositivegenepodcast.podbean.com/

Follow Sara Kavanaugh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positivegenepodcast/

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