Having a family history of colorectal cancer can increase a diagnosis chance by 2 to 4 times.
That’s why Dr. Armando Magana, a gastrointestinal physician at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, said it’s critical to know your family’s medical history.
The Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) said regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer and finding it early. In Nebraska, only 38% of 45-54 year-olds report being up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening.