How Younger Patients With Colorectal Cancer Symptoms Can Be Better Self Advocates

Many younger patients with the signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer (CRC) describe being “brushed off” by their doctors on the first visit, leading many early-onset diagnoses to be more advanced and, in turn, more difficult to treat. That’s why it’s important that individuals feel empowered to bring up any health concerns they may have with their doctor, despite being younger or appearing healthy, says Dr. Mark Lewis of Intermountain Healthcare. View more at http://curetoday.com/ CURE: Combining science and humanity to make cancer understandable.