@dr.vivianasamoah: Colon cancer doesn’t just “suddenly appear.” It builds quietly — shaped by the choices we make long before symptoms ever start. This new study confirms something I see every week in my clinic: younger women who eat the most ultra-processed foods have a 45% higher risk of developing early precancerous colon polyps before age 50. And here’s the part that matters — this risk stayed high even after accounting for weight, diabetes, or vitamin intake. Because it’s not only about calories. It’s about inflammation. It’s about the microbiome. It’s about what years of food quality do to the gut lining. I see the pattern in real people every day — fatigue, bloating, changes in bowel habits — symptoms that started long before anyone thought about screening. And the truth is simple: what we eat in our teens and 20s shapes our risk decades later. Colon cancer is preventable. But prevention starts long before the colonoscopy. If you’re eligible, please get screened. Not Cologuard — a real colonoscopy. It saves lives every day. 📍 Houston Gastro Institute 25230 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494 📞 281-746-9284 Call us or send a DM to schedule your colonoscopy today.

Dr. Vivian Asamoah

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Wednesday 19 November 2025 18:42:19 GMT