02/18/2026
A meaningful portion of cancer deaths are linked to missed or delayed screening. Research suggests that nearly one in three cancer deaths in the United States occur from cancers where routine screening is recommended, including breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer. When screening is delayed or inaccessible, cancers are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages, which significantly impacts outcomes.
Also, scroll my feed. I often talk about how to reduce your risk of colon cancer. I talk about when to start screening, why 45 is the new 50, what symptoms should never be ignored, the limits of at-home stool tests, why colonoscopies do not cause cancer, and how nutrition, fiber intake, limiting processed meats, reducing alcohol, and prioritizing metabolic health all play a role.
Education matters. A lot of people do not get screened because they are scared, misinformed, embarrassed, or told online that testing is unnecessary or harmful. I know firsthand many avoid doctors because of cost, high deductibles, and time off work​. Accurate information and access can change outcomes.
