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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Austin surgeon speaks on risks, prevention

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Published  March 19, 2024 5:33pm CDT
HealthBeat
FOX 7 Austin

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this Health Beat segment, Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin colorectal surgeon about risks and prevention.

AUSTIN, Texas - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the CDC, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. And, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.

Less sleep, increased heart disease risk

Women who get less than 7 hours of sleep increase their risk of heart disease by 75% as they age, according to a new study. Dr. Vivek Goswamy, cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart, talks with Rebecca Thomas.

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Dr. Thiru Lakshman, a colorectal surgeon with St. David's, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to talk about risks and prevention. 

You can view the full interview with Dr. Lakshman above.