Cancer comes in all forms and sizes and is better to be treated and noticed as soon as possible. Over the past 20 months the pandemic has made cancer screening even less attainable.
“One screening that has been particularly affected by the pandemic , for better and for worse , is for colorectal cancer. In person screenings fell, but at home tests , which can indicate the need for a follow up colonoscopy , amassed new attention. Many researchers and practitioners hope that attention brings awareness to a disease whose incidence - for reasons no one fully understands- is growing at a surprising rate among younger adults, even while it declines in older demographics. “
It is important to be self aware of your body and any diseases concerning it. Cancer is more and better treatable when caught early. This is why it is important to get screened when needed to . You can request screening to your doctor or physician and check it out. It is better to know you are healthy and clear from any diseases or cancers.
Some people are not well informed on where and how they can get tested which is not good . This is why we think it is important to make it known so that people can check it out and get treated right away if they need to. It is very important to know where you stand at with your health and preventing diseases or cancer as well.
-jade zuniga