Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults—and many still think screening starts at 50. In MedCentral’s Not Quite Curbside: GI Consults, gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba joins Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP to unpack updated screening guidelines, high-risk populations, and how PCPs can better navigate surveillance intervals. 2 Key takeaways: *Start at 45 for average risk; 40 or earlier for family history *Colonoscopy is still the gold standard, especially for those with polyps “As GI docs, we see large polyps in 45-year-olds on their first colonoscopy. Early screening matters.” Tap for more details: https://bit.ly/3G2E2dw MOM NYC
