Overview
- Couric posted from a hospital bed to remind those 45 and older to get screened for colorectal cancer.
- She later reported that doctors found three small polyps during her colonoscopy and removed them.
- She warned followers to watch for symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, and bloating.
- She advised people with a first-degree relative diagnosed with colorectal cancer to begin screening 10 years before the family member’s diagnosis.
- She noted that scientists are studying the rise in younger cases and cited screening’s preventive value, which aligns with medical guidance that some polyps can become cancerous over time.