Gregg Leakes dead from colon cancer at 66: Tips to lower risk, according to the CDC
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NeNe Leakes’ husband Gregg Leakes died from colon cancer, Fox News confirmed Wednesday. He was 66 years old. But who is most at risk and how can people lower the risk of the deadly cancer?
Nearly all colorectal cancers start as abnormal growths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which notes the growths, or "precancerous polyps" may not result in symptoms for years. However, colorectal cancer screenings can help find the growths so they can be removed before progressing to cancer. "The most effective way to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to get screened for colorectal cancer routinely, beginning at age 45," per the health agency’s webpage, which notes millions of Americans are missing recommended screenings and the chance to find and treat the cancer early. By 2018, 68.8% of U.S. adults aged 50-75 were up-to-date on colorectal cancer screening, up from 67.4% in 2016.More Related News