Who's at risk for colon cancer? - Amit H. Sachdev and Frank G. Gress

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Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer and cancer death in the world. It is also one of the most preventable types of cancer, as it often takes about ten years for a small polyp to grow and develop into a cancerous one. So who’s at risk? And how can people be screened? Amit H. Sachdev and Frank G. Gress share some of the best ways to prevent colon cancer.
Lesson by Amit H. Sachdev and Frank G. Gress, animation by GoodJobStudios.
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[@imalright2837]

My dad died from colon cancer in 2012. His father and grandpa also died from it too... soooooo yeah I better stay up to date with my check ups.

[@ParaglidingManiac]

Break the cycle. Don't reproduce.

[@KH9078]

ParaglidingManiac Jesus

[@Jcdlf7]

ParaglidingManiac ubermench will come soon brother

[@georgerekhviashvili7008]

+ParaglidingManiac very good

[@Sunnyux]

David Dwayne Good luck. You should start check ups every month when you reach the age 25

[@cormacgreen981]

"Placed internally" what a nice way of putting it...

[@VerSaati]

Ikr!

[@macboi7601]

lol... some people like that

[@stutir.5242]

Cormac Green made me cringe even tho I'm a medical student

[@shinji_27]

Inserted rectally... Placed internally... Introduced anally... Colonoscopy is conducted...

[@yyangcn]

At least they put you to sleep when doing it so you don't have a memory of it.

[@GanjaGardner]

My dad just got out of surgery a week ago, to remove his stage 3 colon cancer. They cut him open and thankfully they were able to remove it all. Now he is very sore but recovery well so far. Very informative video thanks.

[@aricaice6447]

Sabortoothsloth that's great to hear

[@SeleneMoonBird]

Hope he recovers completely and is back to healthy & happy in no time!

[@nle23455]

Hope he’s doing well.

[@nle23455]

My husband had the surgery 1 month ago. Stage 4. He’s doing well.

[@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n]

I also had a very rough time of about 1 hr to remove the coriander pieces from between the slit of my Premolars. Please Pray for me.

[@pollenatrix]

The saddest thing I've ever heard: "IF you have access to healthcare..."

[@MrFish-nr2lo]

I know. It's why so many people want to institute policies that give everyone in the U.S. healthcare...

[@PattyCosplayer]

Shouldnt even be an option to not have access to healthcare

[@HattaTHEZulZILLA86]

Yep, a big IF...

[@teerificbitch]

@@PattyCosplayer So you think you're born on this earth to be gifted healthcare? How are we coming from a viewpoint where everything is slowly becoming a right and entitlement rather than something you earned? And you're fine with that? Is 'free' healthcare good or desirable? Surely for many that is true. But is it a RIGHT? Even clean water is not something you have a right to. Its dependent on hundreds of thousands of people providing that service at a low cost.

[@PattyCosplayer]

Dude Trust Me the word shouldn’t be “gifted” we are talking about “access” to healthcare

[@ContinualImprovement]

There’s so many different cancers we’re at risk of developing. Thanks for highlighting the issue.

Like the Paul brothers, cancer of youtube

[@USSAnimeNCC-]

:(

[@HiAdrian]

There’s so many different cancers we’re at risk of developing. *YES* Thanks for highlighting the issue. *NO*

[@alcidenikopol3113]

The jewish aschkenaze have a genetic problem....3 time more proctologue and cases in israel ... if you have a chrome diseases especially in the west side of paris th first question of the doctor will be ..are you jewish ?

[@HeHe-tv2wi]

Continual Improvement don't worry, if you only believe it won't happen, then it would NEVER happen. Promise ya!

[@saeedwho]

Rest in peace Chad.... "Wakanda forver"✊🏾

[@nandaveerum4399]

@Beep Bop lol.

[@Strollingworm]

Really

[@nerium9762]

@Beep Bop Just asking? I cant even ask a question here while being insulted?

[@johndalton8839]

@@nerium9762 that question is completely irrelevant to the video and to the comment. So no, you can't ask that

[@Girl-di5dg]

@@johndalton8839 if you knew Islam you'd know that his question isn't irrelevant.

[@maggieh1361]

I was diagnosed with colon cancer at 15 years old. I'm 19 now and haven't had disease in my colon for over 3 years, but still have small tumors in my lungs. It is extremely rare for adolescents to have colon cancer, and sometimes there aren't really any symptoms early on. I didnt have any cancer risk factors and I have always been super healthy, so doctors haven't been able to pinpoint why I developed cancer. My best advice is to always be aware of even the smallest changes in your body and tell your doctor. And colonoscopies really aren't as bad as they sound :)

[@SeleneMoonBird]

Margaret Herrin I hope that everything comes out clear in the future for you. Cancer is a hard thing to deal with and not an easy process of treatment. All the best wishes for you.

[@MAIA_HUSKY]

Margaret Herrin Hope you for the best of luck!

[@kezkezooie8595]

Margaret I wish you all the very best in your future. xxxx

[@whitepouch0904]

What are your symptoms?

[@TRXLLGE]

Hey, are you doing ok now?

[@AcidWolf_69]

My grandaunt was diagnosed with colon cancer and currently at stage 4. Right now she cant even walk, or even talk. The doctors said she only had 2 months left to live :( So we’re expecting her death. It’s so sad because she was such a sweet person! Always cooking for us and giving us away money even though we lived in different states. Before she lost her communication abilities, she said that it hurts soo much 😭 So please do a medical check up every half a year guys! I don’t want this to happen to any of you

[@miabua73]

Sorry to hear that, my firend. I hope you and your grandaunt can go through this with as little pain as possible.

[@tagtraumerin5077]

I'm sorry for you. But there is hope. My grandfather was diagnosed with colon cancer and the doctor said he had 2 months to live. Well, that was three years ago and he is still alive and in good condition :)

[@nine182]

Daydreamer that’s great! Good for him and your family.

[@gretawilliams8799]

Acid Wolf You should try these, really fast . Vitamin B-17(laetrile) Eat apricot, Apple seed by crushing. berries... Don't believe the internet's ridicule about it, that's just the government's scheme. There have been many successful cases. She could still be saved

[@Dollapfin]

Acid Wolf dam

[@KimChan51]

Came here after hearing about the sad news of Chadwick Boseman. R.I.P

[@anjujade1]

Same... I had a family member die from it too. Its scary and can be fast acting

[@badboydrd]

Same!!

[@Aritul]

Same. KZbin recommended it to me.

[@muhubobulhan6318]

Me too

[@neiilg3481]

Same

[@RspbyLmn]

"If you have access to healthcare..." A phrase that we should not have to include in any conversation.

[@seanlynch5924]

Had a malignent polyp removed 10 years ago while having routine colonscopy . Wouldn't have seen 60 had I not bothered according to the specialist . Turning 66 this year so would suggest anyone over 50 to go and make appointment .

[@kezkezooie8595]

Having had a similar experience to you, and being very grateful for the outcome, I completely agree.

[@fpvillegas9084]

Eating fiber-rich foods also helps, most especially when you're still young. Also avoid eating processed meat products (both frozen and canned types).

[@kenmore01]

I like to process my own meat.

[@fpvillegas9084]

@@kenmore01 Good for you 👍 I'm also thinking of doing that myself. But hotdogs are not easy to make at home, if at all possible.

[@csl9843]

That was a good reminder.

[@yttyolothebaoss6086]

My grandmother died of colon cancer at age 44, and it's too bad I've never met her. This video really helped me understand it, thanks a bunch.

[@francoantoniopassirojas2770]

The unfolding colon part is so Happy Tree Friends

[@nishumanojis]

My mom is currently fighting colon cancer stage 4... This is so hard for our family members to see her suffer through this..

[@bayek9869]

How is she?

[@bobbykings9879]

I had a precancerous polyp removed last year. Im 28. Colonoscopies are very important.

[@hoboslippers]

Bobby Kings what lead to you to get a colonoscopy (symptoms?), I’m curious.

[@ignacioulloa6481]

I'm curious too

[@SuperGabrielMorales]

I'm also curious since I'm 28 , did you have symptoms?

[@naeb9486]

What symptoms did you have

[@carle5538]

extremely important !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arifozkaya4543]

As a doc ; its good very good explanation ! Usefull ... Thanks TED !

[@darkqueen9134]

Hi

[@nine182]

Hi

[@auzzpanda3497]

Really?? Is it as detailed as you were taught in med school? :O

[@arifozkaya4543]

AuzzPanda of course not. Actually this video is good for giving advise or giving information for patient and patient's relatives .

[@auzzpanda3497]

Arif ÖZKAYA Oh. Sorry for the question Id love to study medicine and would love some insight but I always hear it’s incredibly difficult.. what did the video not explain, if I may ask?

[@abbyrudh1399]

Imagine the pain chawick bosemen went through 😥with all the pain he acted all these films and did his own stunts 😭man was strong RIP CB

[@rosaling2023]

Cancer patients don’t feel pain until the last stage or few weeks before they passed

[@ryleeroo]

3:00 Valentine's Day. Bummer.

[@ReubenMason99]

ryleeroo bummer haha

[@varshakolekar9267]

ryleeroo lol

[@MR-nl8xr]

I used to almost always see blood in my stool. After i started taking some over the counter gas tablets daily, almost never see it now.

[@cegg2980]

my dad is a gastroenterologist, he does this every day :)

[@ConfusedPorpoise]

(0.0)

[@soufian2733]

cegg Your dad has a lot of guts

[@liawatson5789]

Soufian 27 pun 10/10

[@gabrielstellini]

Same 0.0

[@AHunDread]

it's quite smelly sometimes, but you get used to it whether as an assisting nurse, or the doc holding the camtube with the controller

[@emilyr4781]

"if you have access to healthcare..." - that sentence made me so sad to think so many people don't.

[@martymitch8375]

The scariest part is not the cancer itself. It's the sentence "if you have access to healthcare". One of the very few reasons I'm happy to live where I am.

[@juicicle5171]

I'm only 1 minute late for this video so I'll treat myself to a virtual cookie. Hope it doesn't do anything to my colon.

[@sang01me]

Not sure whether this is because I liked posts related to Chadwick Boseman, but this was recommended by KZbin. Was in my feed now. RIP 😢

[@Languste]

3:11 I fell off my chair o_0

[@alden5931]

Me at 3:48

[@fischboi2148]

My uncle died of Colin cancer on April 2nd. He was the Jr. Captain at Houston fire station 13. His funeral was today on the 13th which is the number of his station he worked at for 16 years

[@blade00000009Windows]

The thumbnail makes it look like I already watched 3/4s of this video

[@khaliah7754]

It really does!

[@dr.danishdeshmukh7014]

I love❤️❤️ graphic presentation of Ted Ed. Too much

[@devikabagree7324]

Thank you so much for turning down the music on this one😃😃😃 I really appreciate that you guyz acknowledge the comments🥂🥂

[@jaiesurya5210]

Am I the only one who got this after Chadwick's passing? R.I.P King

[@raunakkbanerjee9016]

yes

[@jaiesurya5210]

Well no

[@TheCanuck-ye4xm]

Nope

[@mbuyelo7131]

Yesnt.

[@henrytran4155]

Stop disliking. The video is over 4 minutes, and it's been up for about 3.

[@georgiab5102]

My uncle pasted away in August thanks to stage 4 colon cancer. He was fighting it for 4 years, and it runs in his family; his brothers, father and one of his sisters are all dead from cancer. He was 43 years old

[@Jader7777]

Thank you for using the correct measurement lengths :)

[@katyoutnabout5943]

So basically, its like getting PAP tests. Get a check-up once a year starting at a certain age and you’ll be good to go.

[@IdahoTricia]

Honestly, the prep for a colonoscopy is worse than the procedure. Anyone who has ever had to drink a gallon of Golightly knows what I’m saying. 🤢

[@LePezzy66]

Idaho Tricia Yup, been there

[@LePezzy66]

I've had mine when I was 15 yo, and where I live you then get to have full anasthesia. So in my case it was the worst part. Sorry to hear about your terrible experience. It wasn't meant that way. (You also scared me a bit for further examinations that I'll no doubt have to undergo)

[@kezkezooie8595]

I was anaesthetised during both of the procedures I've had so the prep was the worst part for me but I can't speak for others who weren't knocked out during the procedure. I must say, though, that once the prep had done its thing, I felt surprisingly good although a bit wrung out.

[@spookeymo]

it was awful! but for me getting rid of all the air afterwards was pretty horrible too

[@tastelesschicken4128]

Idaho Tricia what’s golighty

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

Turmeric in food may help prevent colon cancer. Ad it in rice while it cooks. It’s a yellow spice :)

[@maxybaer123]

turmeric makes me sick but my family love it

[@cestalia]

Spice is love. Spice is life.

[@bgtubber]

Not eating animal products is also strongly linked to decreased risk.

[@benediktriowidjaja6702]

It's very common in Indonesia

[@blastoff2moon429]

So much good graphic on this particular one !!!!!

[@nishkaghzala762]

My mum had it Shes a warrior, defeated it at 72 ❤❤

[@peterpiro3753]

Earlier Last year I was diagnosed with CANCER in 2019 and I have tried everything I could to heal myself, but it was all to no avail, until I saw a post on a health forum about a herbalist preparing herbal medicines to cure everything type of diseases. including CANCER, at first I doubted it was real, but decided to give it a try, when I contacted this herbalist through his email and he prepared me a herbal cure for CANCER and sent it to me via the delivery service of UPS from the company, when I received this herbal cure. They gave me step by step instructions on how to apply it, when I applied it according to the instructions I was totally cured of this deadly disease within 5 months of use, I am now CANCER free, all thanks to Dr. PETER You can also contact this great herbalist for help by email: [e-mail] or contact Dr. PETER through his whatsapp number: [phone] He is also specialize in treating all kinds of diseases, VIRUS HERPES , HEPATITIS B, CANCER, BRAIN DISEASE, INFERTILITY, DIABETES EPILEPSY AND MORE ...... He will also be of help to you...

[@carle5538]

God bless her. Mine too .

[@nishkaghzala762]

@@carle5538 Yee She unfortunately passed away from it after a year 😥

[@emilygruber9421]

Great. Now I have colon cancer. Thanks, TED-Ed.

[@khobymike6755]

Who's here after Chadwick Bosmans death😢😢

[@ms.rstake_1211]

Me

[@nandaveerum4399]

Boseman

[@avaritiabaritia]

Bossman fr :((

[@AB-ix7ed]

Same

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Me

[@LadyAbstract]

I go to the doctor constantly to tell them ive been constipated for years now and alls they say is change my diet. I managed to finally get them to do a occult blood test. I got it twice and both came back negative. Yet still constipated still fighting to get someone in healthcare to actually care

[@pradeepsharma-vy2zu]

KZbin recommender : no way dude Week after Chadwick dies : you need to see this. I mean WTF KZbin 🤦

[@alden5931]

3:48 thank you, TED. I feel so comfortable now.

[@stiltzkinvanserine5164]

Beautifully animated. Thank you.

[@seriousleh]

This video taught me more facts than 1 year’s worth of biology classes

[@PavanKalyanNeerukonda]

Thanks For Giving Me More Anxiety !

[@R-anjali..]

Hey Ted ed please make vedio on Why trees, plants and there fruits contains particular type of vitamins and how , where it from ? Please make on i m so curious about but i won't get answer please .

[@davebertoletti]

"If you have access to healthcare". Sad to know that this may still be an issue in many countries, including wealthy ones.

[@williamwilson6499]

My brother had several warning signs but ignored them for years. Eventually, pain drove him to get a colonoscopy and he was diagnosed with stage 3B colon cancer. He beat it but it was a long and devastating process. Get a colonoscopy...doesn't hurt and it may save your life.

[@ismathena3817]

What were the symptoms?

[@uttarandas]

In India, People often don't have the money to go to private hospitals (because they charge heavily) or don't go to government hospitals because they are so much overcrowded that people often don't get the right treatment and even who get treated for the cure they need waste so much unnecessary time for standing in queues that cost their daily earnings. The medical system needs to be better. And worst of all, governments are doing nothing about it.

[@Dt33335]

man so true i am suffering from IBD and government hospital are night mare and private just want to earn money

[@estephanievelasquez9640]

De verdad, gracias a las personas que subtitulan estos vídeos al español

[@snlagr]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the animation?

[@valerie4912]

My sister was diagnosed at 44 years old but suffered symptoms long before getting checked. A year after surgery and chemo and she now has an ovarian cancer diagnosis. I truly wish she didn’t ignore the years of symptoms she was having. I’m scared of the colonoscopy but I guess I gotta!

[@carle5538]

That is why people get this cancer they say, because they are scared like you say. I had mine done and I am fine. Do not play with death. Do not take risks. If you have it in your family you better make it a habit to get colonoscopies regularly. It is the only thing that will save you. Keep in mind that doctors make mistakes too so they might miss it. I have seen it happen. I am going for my next colonoscopy soon. I will go every 3 years. They say 5. No I am going every 3. I want to live. Do not trust those cologuards. That is useless.

[@valerie4912]

@@carle5538 My first colonoscopy is in 3 weeks. Still scared though 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@carle5538]

@@valerie4912 Don/t be/ Be scared if they find something advanced. I cannot wait for my next colonoscopy. If it was your sister who had this you should not be afraid. This procedure is your life saver. My mother had the open abdominal surgery and that was major in her life because it was painful. This procedure is very important and serious. You will be fine.

[@valerie4912]

@@carle5538 Thank you. Appreciate that 🙏

[@AnujKumar-em8lv]

Makes me scared, but reminds me to take care of myself too.

[@wiraaj1059]

Did anybody notice the 14th of February at 3:00?

[@TheAlps36]

Luke James poor guy has to have a colonoscopy on Valentine's Day

[@EUSL84]

Adrian Pietkiewicz Best gift ever if he finds out he is clear of any of that!

[@louleloup2607]

my grandpa died of it, and my dad is fighting it since 2011... I swear you my colon cells, you'd better not get cancerous !

[@KamiSilver]

Healthcare should be available to everyone regardless of social status.

[@Vamavid]

Screening is _not_ the best way to prevent colon cancer! Lifestyle changes are.

[@brianruane8505]

WRONG!! If you have the genetic predisposition to colonic ca - lifestyle changes WILL NOT alter that in the slightest...!!

[@Vamavid]

@@brianruane8505 Imagine if everybody smoked. Some would get lung cancer, others would not. It would be silly to focus on the genetics of lung cancer. Now the western diet is like smoking for your bowels.

[@Chan-og3yk]

@@Vamavid what about indian diet? I never eat raw vegetables and never eat out. (I have crohns tho).

[@Vamavid]

@@Chan-og3yk Unfortunately, some non-smokers get lung cancer. Try to eliminate a whole bunch of foods from your diet, and then over several weeks, add them back one by one to try to find the culprit.

[@danidifrancesco18]

My uncle just passed away in November from colon cancer. It was a 9/11 related illness, and because he found out so late (stage 4) it was terminal. Everybody please get regular check ups and if you feel even a little off, see your doctor immediately. It could save your life!

[@carle5538]

Victims from 9/11 who got cancer are getting compensation. Contact a lawyer.

[@neiilg3481]

I'm just a 12 year old and this video has gotten me really scared

[@namanagrawal5308]

I am also scared even though i am a 10000 year old

[@asmaon3977]

@@namanagrawal5308 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@spiritedrenee9895]

I love your videos Ted Ed. Never stop making them please.

[@Spookstar]

3:13 they both enjoyed it

[@DCFunBud]

I thought this was an excellent presentation. One more reason we need Medicare for All.

[@julietshakespeare89]

my dad died last year from colon cancer. He didn't smoke. He ate well and stayed active such as hiking. He was 66 years old when he died. I miss him so much. I am 30 years old. My doctor said I will need to get my first colonoscopy in 5 years.

[@Roll587]

"IF you have access to healthcare." 😔

[@1dogspartan5]

Had bowel cancer at 24, no family history or underlying disease. Anyone can develop bowel cancer at any age.

[@variouslittlethingschannel]

Thanks for your support guys

[@jenniferroyse7857]

I currently have Colon cancer at 36 and it wasn’t a shocker for me. My mother died with colon cancer at 34 I know it was a high possibility for me. The good thing is I’m young and my body has more fight in it to heal. It’s very scary I have a ostomy bag temporarily and I’m receiving chemo.

[@newuser8462]

I'm so sorry. I hope you're starting to do better 💞

[@lahonymanor2927]

My late mum had regular screening with colonoscopies, CT scans and prior to that she had a polyp removed. All clear for 4 years and there was cancer everywhere in her body. So the point im making is that regular screening does not always stop it, if it's going to happen.

[@lmsubman243]

Daughter in law age 31 lost her 2yr battle to colon cancer. Buried her yesterday. To throw up feces and stop breathing just prior to death is a horrendous way to go out. This disease is a SAVAGE!😞. Treatment is tough. The suffering is tough. The heartache to see your loved one waste away, is tough. Pay attention to your body and GeT help!

[@SailorYuki]

My stepdad died of colon cancer and my dad died of bladder cancer that spread to his intestines. In my stepdads case he had pain in his stomach for months before he went to see the doctor (something about men being macho and just dealing with the pain rather than doing something about it), after he got diagnosed he lived 1,5 months.

[@SSolis-pp9sn]

My mom’s biodad (he left when she was 3, grew up knowing stepdad as dad, and biodad showed up again when she was 21/i was 4) had colon cancer. I remember him showing me the scar on his belly. His bellybutton was an inch to the right. He died less than 8 years later. My mom is in her 50s now, I’m 32. She hasn’t had symptoms. I feel like my having covid in March has aggravated(daily diarrhea for 2 months) my colon, and now i am terrified. Been hard trying to set up a consultation with doctor. Need a referral from primary physician in order to get a colonoscopy.. With my health coverage, it takes about month for each step. Make an appt with primary physician= it’ll be in a month. Referral by pp to specialist= wait for approval from health plan is 1 month. Call specialist to make appt= be seen in a month.. or so. It’s ridiculous. Too much “red tape” preventing me from getting seen on time.

[@peterpiro3753]

Earlier Last year I was diagnosed with CANCER in 2019 and I have tried everything I could to heal myself, but it was all to no avail, until I saw a post on a health forum about a herbalist preparing herbal medicines to cure everything type of diseases. including CANCER, at first I doubted it was real, but decided to give it a try, when I contacted this herbalist through his email and he prepared me a herbal cure for CANCER and sent it to me via the delivery service of UPS from the company, when I received this herbal cure. They gave me step by step instructions on how to apply it, when I applied it according to the instructions I was totally cured of this deadly disease within 5 months of use, I am now CANCER free, all thanks to Dr. PETER You can also contact this great herbalist for help by email: [e-mail] or contact Dr. PETER through his whatsapp number: [phone] He is also specialize in treating all kinds of diseases, VIRUS HERPES , HEPATITIS B, CANCER, BRAIN DISEASE, INFERTILITY, DIABETES EPILEPSY AND MORE ...... He will also be of help to you...

[@swapnilganguly5856]

S.solis, are you fine?

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

This video made me more aware about colon cancer...

[@doomface321]

This was a great video. Very informative!

[@Sandring44]

How about the link between red and processed meat for developing colon cancer?

[@bgtubber]

Naah, that's too scary for them to include in the video. People won't handle the truth.

[@Victorjky]

bgtubber they all should know, anyway

[@purocatio8457]

actually, organic red meat has no link to colon cancer. processed meat does, especially cured meats which are high in nitrates.

[@Sandring44]

puro catio Could you explain to me in further detail how organic meat causes less cancer than regular meat? Cause, last time I checked, the fact that there's heme-Iron and carcinogens created during the cooking process does not change wether or not the meat is from an organic source.

[@purocatio8457]

as far as i am aware, only high temp cooking produces certain compounds that MAY be carcinogenic.

[@awesomelife3710]

Why omit the role of food in the development of colon cancer? Red meat consumption is closely associated with increased risk of developing colon cancer.

[@collegemathematics6698]

Thanks for warning. I have ulcerative colitice and since i have diagnosed two years ago and i affried to have canser. Unfotunately in my country the health care system is very bad, so if i get canser i don't think doctors can do much.

[@subihav2255]

Who's here after Chadwick Bozeman- The Legend's death😢😢😢

[@c4v3m4n27]

If you're going to tribute someone, at least try to spell their name right.

[@subihav2255]

@@c4v3m4n27 yeah, yeah, I know, I know, it's Boseman

[@mbuyelo7131]

@@subihav2255 and im guessing you don't respect his surname enough to make a correction.

[@subihav2255]

@@mbuyelo7131 I apolozize for my mistake, it's Boseman, and I respect him very much

[@SumanRoy.official]

We don't need teachers, we have Ted-ed

[@clarine3057]

Do one about panic attacks

[@subhojyotimukherjee5440]

I'm honesty asking does any kind of meat eating cause colon cancer???

[@edhooper1421]

From scientific literature, Its not known that meat eating is a direct cause of colon cancer; however you can reduce your chances of it by eating a more balanced plant based diet.

[@richarddefortune1329]

This is a good way to remember that some people suffer of cancer wich is really unluckey 😖😷🤒🤕

[@Epoch11]

Access to healthcare........who would have thought that could help?

[@barannyakakoty4164]

Two weeks ago my uncle died of colon cancer. Unfortunately he was diagnosed at the last stage.

[@carle5538]

God bless him. He is a saint in your family. I lost my mother.

[@TON-vz3pe]

WOW ! I have learned so much in just 5 mins that spending a 15 min session with my rapacious doctor. Thanks a lot. Now I know what to do.

[@realeyes8199]

Thumb's up to all the Ted-ed community. Nice work.

all prevention tho? is the cure going to help even if you had late diagnosis and already at high stages of cancer?

[@DocBond2024]

Can you do why cancer is deadly

[@flyinrai2805]

There's lots of videos on this channel about that. Search "Ted-ed cancer" and a few will pop up

[@julietshakespeare89]

My dad died of colon cancer 4 months ago he was 66. I had regular screenings but one doctor failed to realized the difference between a tumor and a hemorrhoid. Grr! I am 29 soon to be 30. It has been really hard without him.

[@carle5538]

Report that doctor to the medical licensing board in your state. I had this happened to my parents.

[@neoaureus]

My fathers long battle had ---- chemotherapy, tracking CEA and pet scam every 6 months, then we went on to Immunotherapy... FOXFIRI, etc. there is hope... but quality of life may be poor depending on the treatment. Depression and mood changes is a big effect we found. And need for counselling for caregivers and family which is basic, is neglected by most countries....

[@kagneyzimmer4744]

Can someone suggest a video. I’d love to see one on the difference if Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s. I have UC so I already know the differences. But I think others might like to know.

[@femzter]

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and the second in women worldwide. More than half of cases occur in more developed countries. The consumption of meat is high in developed countries and a huge body of evidence shows colorectal cancer to be strongly associated with the intake of meat. Cambridge university published a metaanalysis showing that a moderate intake (100g) of ALL meat increases your risk by 17% . For red meat meat studies show this figure to be as high as 30-40%.

[@digitalsuperman]

my dad and my friend died a week apart in september 2017 they both had colon cancer.

[@henrytran4155]

Yay! More free knowledge!

[@lkw5699]

If you have any Gi symptoms please see a GI dr and get a colonoscopy. Colon cancer can happen at any age

[@hagges3561]

0:08 if you where to lay your digestive tract out in a straight line, you would most probably die. sry for the bad joke. great content as always!

[@SioxerNikita]

Wow, 5 seconds since it was uploaded

[@SioxerNikita]

It said so on my subscription feed when I randomly refreshed it, it said "Uploaded 5 seconds ago" and I clicked it.

[@scienceandtechnical4749]

Really very good video for education project