Don’t Let Bashfulness, Outdated Horror Stories Deter You from Colorectal Cancer Screening

Imagine being offered this deal: In exchange for undergoing some minor indignity (say, going to lunch dressed in a leopard-print leisure suit) you could drastically lower your risk of premature death. Chances are, most of us would take that deal in a heartbeat. And yet, simple embarrassment is a big reason why many Texans avoid potentially life-saving colonoscopies and other colorectal cancer exams. Another common — and just as poor — excuse is the overhyped physical discomfort... Read More