And Dr. Andrew Albert joined ABC7 Chicago Thursday morning to talk about the importance of colonoscopies.
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He's the medical director of Digestive Health at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital.
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers; yet, it's the third leading cause of cancer-related death.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who died at 43 from the disease, drew attention to colon cancer in younger people.
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Albert said younger individuals getting this form of cancer is part of a larger public health issue experts are looking into.
Everyone should talk to his or her doctor about when to get checked.