no. 141 - The Colon Cancer Screenings Episode
<p><p>Thanks for reading Regan | This Unmillennial Life! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p>🎙️ Colon Cancer Screenings: What You Need to Know with Dr. Shah</p><p>Colon cancer screenings can be life-saving, but there’s often confusion about which test to choose and when to get screened. In this episode, I sit down with <strong>Dr. Shah</strong>, a board-certified gastroenterologist in New Jersey, to break down everything you need to know about screening options, risk factors, and what to expect from a colonoscopy.</p><p>🩺 What We Cover:</p><p>✅ The pros and cons of <strong>Cologuard</strong> vs. a traditional <strong>colonoscopy</strong>✅ What to expect before, during, and after a <strong>colonoscopy</strong>✅ Who is most at risk for colon cancer and when to start screening✅ The role of GI conditions (like IBD, polyps, and family history) in cancer risk✅ How genetics factor into colon health</p><p>Whether you’re approaching the *updated* recommended screening age of 45 or just want to be proactive about your health, this episode is packed with expert insights to help you make informed decisions.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen now and be sure to share this with anyone who needs a little nudge to schedule their screening!</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more about Dr. Shah or connect with her practice, visit </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://monmouthgastro.com/physicians/shefali-shah-md"><strong>https://monmouthgastro.com/physicians/shefali-shah-md</strong></a><strong>/.</strong></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Regan | This Unmillennial Life! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p>LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://reganjonesrd.substack.com/p/no-126-the-breast-cancer-genetics-4f5">The Breast Cancer Genetics Episode</a></p><p>COMMERCIAL LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://yourcolorguru.com/affiliate/reganmillerjones/">Your Color Guru</a> - use code REGAN for 10% discount at checkout</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/reganjonesrd">My Amazon* Storefront</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/reganjonesrd/list/RYDYONLF27X7?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_SVHTWW7PS3D8D1R7AV09">Fave Supplements</a>)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3WRXYW9">the vitamin D I take</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3WSHc94">the vitamin K I take</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/416bFTS">the vitamin D w/K combo I recommend if you prefer 1 pill</a></p><p>➡️ Have questions or thoughts? Drop a comment below!</p><p></p><p>EPISODE <strong>KEYWORDS</strong></p><p>podcast, umillennial, Gen X, podcasts for women, women over 40, women over 50</p><p><strong>*Disclosure:</strong> As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may receive a small commission when you purchase through my affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://reganjonesrdn.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">reganjonesrdn.substack.com</a>
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