Reducing Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

About this episode

Dr. Joseph Trunzo discusses strategies for reducing the risk of colorectal cancer, including screening, lifestyle changes, and symptom identification.

Dr. Joseph Trunzo, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to share key strategies for reducing your risk of colorectal cancer. He discusses the importance of early screening and detection, lifestyle modifications, knowing your family history, and how to identify symptoms of colorectal cancer. Join us to learn about the latest advancements in treatment, and why rates of colorectal cancer continue to rise among young adults.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Joseph Trunzo

Topics covered

• colorectal cancer
• screening
• lifestyle modifications
• family history
• symptoms
• treatment advancements

Keywords

• colorectal cancer
• screening
• lifestyle changes
• family history
• symptoms
• treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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