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Dr. Garrett Schumann @garrt.bsky.social

I will need to get one when I turn 40 (in 2 years) based on my family history

aug 29, 2025, 9:03 pm • 4 0

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Soumya Rangarajan, MD, MPP @soumya-goblue.medsky.social

Yes, generally we recommend if someone in family was diagnosed with a colon cancer before age 65, family members should start screening 20 years before age the person was diagnosed But seriously, if you have family history, just ask your doc now. Who TF knows where #publichealth will be in 2 years

aug 29, 2025, 9:07 pm • 4 0 • view
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Dr. Garrett Schumann @garrt.bsky.social

I will bring this up at my annual check up in 8 weeks or so!

aug 29, 2025, 9:09 pm • 3 0 • view