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Colon Cancer Under 50: Putting the James Van Der Beek Headlines into Perspective
Rising cases of colon cancer under 50 deserve attention, yet they also require proportion, data, and disciplined thinking.
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti places early-onset colon cancer into context. While media coverage amplifies concern, individual risk for most people under 50 remains relatively low. He explains how decades of metabolic dysfunction, excess body fat, chronic inflammation, immune decline, and environmental exposure drive cancer development.
Dr. Stephen outlines practical prevention strategies that matter more than panic: optimize vitamin D, control body composition…
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