"Ask Mount Sinai - Protect Yourself Against Colon Cancer" - Sheila Dougherty
When the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons revised its colon cancer screening age to 45 from 50, it made major news. Sanghyun Kim, MD, assistant professor of surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said “The change was made after reviewing data from a major analysis by researchers. Lowering the starting age is expected to benefit not only the segments of the population who suffer disproportionately from colon cancer, but also those individuals otherwise considered to be at average risk.” Dr. Kim said that “it’s very important that patients understand that if your at-home test has positive findings, your doctor will have to do a colonoscopy to look for and remove any precancerous and cancerous growths.”
— Sanghyun Kim, MD, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai