Guest speaker:
John Molina MD, JD
Director, Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care
Join Dr. John Molina (San Carlos Apache/Pascua Yaqui) as he discusses colon most cancers, its influence on Indigenous communities, and the significance of prevention and early screening. Learn about threat components, signs, analysis strategies like colonoscopies, and remedy choices.
Dr. Molina shares his private story and emphasizes why common screenings are essential for everybody, particularly for Native American communities the place colon most cancers is a major concern.
This webinar, a part of the Indigenous How Topics / Cancer Conversation collection, goals to empower communities by way of schooling on this preventable and treatable illness.
0:00:50 – Meet the Speaker: Corina Sabicu & Dr. John Molina
0:03:53 – Overview of Colon Cancer Discussion
0:07:36 – What is Colon Cancer? (Polyps & Staging)
0:10:57 – Risk Factors for Colon Cancer
0:12:59 – Symptoms of Colon Cancer
0:15:00 – Diagnosing Colon Cancer (Colonoscopy & Stool Tests)
0:22:32 – Treatment Options for Colon Cancer
0:28:18 – Preventing Colon Cancer: Lifestyle & Screenings
0:38:09 – Colon Cancer Statistics in Indigenous Communities
0:42:45 – Heliobacter Pylori and Colon Cancer
0:44:51 – Key Takeaways: Preventable & Treatable
0:47:59 – Dr. Molina’s Personal Story
0:51:19 – Q&A: Diverticulitis & Bowel Changes
0:56:38 – Q&A: Non-Invasive Screening Options
1:02:59 – Q&A: Colon Cancer Risk for Young People
1:04:51 – Q&A: Plant-Based Lifestyles for Prevention
1:07:08 – Q&A: Encouraging Screening & Overcoming Barriers
1:11:33 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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