For Brown Surgical Associates surgeons Steven Schechter, MD, Adam Klipfel, MD, and Leslie Roth, MD, as well as the entire colorectal surgery team, the battle against colorectal cancer is fought all year long, not just in March during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. That dedication and determination in eradicating this deadly disease is why these three…
Dr. Adam Klipfel
Survivor: As Colorectal Cancer Cases Increase in Younger Population, Don’t Ignore Signs
When it comes to colorectal cancer rates, there’s some good and some bad news. The good news? Rates are going down among people 50 and older. However, for those under 50, rates have been steadily increasing. Because of this, the recommended age to begin screening for colorectal cancer changed from 50 to 45. But for…