40: Colorectal Cancer Under 50? A Surgeon Breaks Down the Rise in Young People & How to Lower Risk

Did you know there’s been a 2% annual increase in colon cancer cases in adults aged 20-39 since the 1990s? We need to spread the word… Colorectal cancer is NO longer just a concern for older adults. But, the encouraging news is that many cases are preventable! In our latest episode, colorectal surgeon and prevention advocate Dr. Zuri Murrel shares how you can feel more confident using evidence based tools to reduce your own risk for colorectal cancer! Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, this episode provides clear, practical strategies to protect your health and break the stigma around a preventable disease!YOU’LL TAKEAWAY: ✨ Colorectal cancer is increasingly common in younger adults, but many cases are preventable✨Why fibre, whole foods, hydration, activity, Vitamin D are all powerful tools to lower your risk  ✨Early screening via colonoscopies for those with family history is crucial for prevention✨ Advocating for yourself and recognizing symptoms early saves lives—👤 TODAY’S GUEST: Zuri A. Murrell, M.D. is a leading Los Angeles Colorectal Surgeon & Specialist.Currently Dr. Murrell serves as the Medical Director of Outreach and Quality Integration for Cedars-Sinai’s Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, and a Physician Member on the Board of Directors of Cedars- Sinai Medical Center (2018-2024). He also is Chairman of the Cedars-Sinai Physician Medical Staff DEI Taskforce. 📌⁠⁠Dr, Zuri’s Instagram⁠⁠—👩🏻‍💻 REFERENCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️📌 ⁠⁠2018 meta analysis – dietary fibre intake and risk of proximal and distal colon cancers⁠⁠📌⁠⁠NOVA Classification of Processed Foods⁠⁠📌⁠⁠⁠2011 meta analysis - Dietary fibre, whole grains, and risk of colorectal cancer⁠⁠⁠📌⁠⁠⁠Circulating vitamin D levels and colorectal cancer risk: A meta-analysis and systematic review of case-control and prospective cohort studies⁠⁠—✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎁 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🖥️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—ENJOYING THE PODCAST?Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating wanting to be proactive about their colon health. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧