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Dr. Parul Shukla emphasizes the necessity of discussing colonoscopy results and family medical history to help prevent colorectal cancer by facilitating appropriate screenings.
He urges patients to communicate clearly about their findings, stating, "Please don't be shy to discuss the findings of your colonoscopy with your children or with your siblings, because you might save a life."
Dr. Shukla points out the crucial nature of family history, indicating that if a relative has had advanced adenomas, screenings should start 5-10 years earlier than typical guidelines.
He stresses, "If you don't mind, tell them that this is what I have, and I think that's going to impact on your age for screening."
Read at New York Post
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