Commentary: A Young Black Man’s Journey With Colon Cancer

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Doctors repeatedly told John he was 'too young' to have colon cancer and dismissed his symptoms, his family says. But at age 38, he was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer.

this is where you gotta have your ducks in a row for the pushback you're bound to get. i try to encourage funding for further research for colon cancer in black men and a lot of people instantly move to blaming the sufferers, citing poor diet, lifestyle, etcMedical professionals brushed off his concerns and his symptoms at first. Instead, they repeatedly told John he was “too young” to be diagnosed with colon cancer.

Due to the history of structural racism and its impact on the racial homogeneity and socioeconomics of neighborhoods where many young Black men and women in American reside, it is critical that young Black men and women get screened. Yet the danger is not only reserved for people of lower means. Just months before John’s death, the world mourned the loss of actor Chadwick Boseman, our Black Panther, to the same heart-wrenching disease.

Working at The MayaTech Corporation has allowed me to gain knowledge of the different research institutes, associations, and the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in addressing colorectal cancer screening and treatment. But I realize not everyone has the advantage of a family member with health care insights and networks, particularly in communities of color. So here are some tips for someone with a new

 

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Wouldn't it be better to treat all tumours/growth with optimum seriousness when discovered rather than consider some less dangerous only for them to develop into life-wrekking cancer?

Too high level of insulin is always present in obesity. Unfortunately care worsens it because of sponsored directives and government. High insulin causes cancer, inflammation, organ damage (heart, eyes, kidneys, brain, peripheral nerves etc), atherosclerosis & malformations etc).

Get screened and a second opinion

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Hold doctors accountable, this must stop

There's no excuse for this to happen other than incompetent doctors.

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