We must leverage the opportunity Mr. Boseman has tragically afforded us as a young Black man with immeasurable promise who died too young from colorectal cancer.
As a gastroenterologist working to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and its prevention, here are a few life-saving tips: get screened, know your family history, practice healthy habits, and don’t ignore symptoms.
See “The Wake-Up Call About Colorectal Cancer We Didn’t Want — but Need” by Sophie M. Balzora on the Everyday Health website (September 8, 2020)
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