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Media Contact Jade A. Waddy Memorial Hermann Health System  [email protected] Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Physicians Encourage Screening for Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a time for people to educate themselves about prevention, risk factors, and the importance of screening for colorectal cancer. Physicians affiliated with  Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital  are encouraging everyone with associated risks to schedule colonoscopies to be screened for colorectal cancer.    “Those at the highest risk of developing colorectal cancer are individuals who are 50 years or older, overweight or obese, are not physically active, and have diets high in red or processed meats,” said Sudhanshu Gogia, gastroenterologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southeast. “In addition, if someone has a family history of colorectal cancer or a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, they are also at high risk.”   Dr. Gogia recommends starting colonoscopies at age 50 for those who are not at an increased risk of colorectal cancer. A colonoscopy examines the entire colon and rectum to find polyps or signs of cancer. To schedule an appointment for a colonoscopy at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital call 713-222-CARE (2273) and to schedule one at another Memorial Hermann facility, visithttp://www.memorialhermann.org/ digestive/schedule-a-colonoscopy-online/. 1) 2) 3) Are You Looking For a Job? We Can Help! Are You a 5-star Candidate? Candidate must be a salaried manager No More Than 2 Jobs in 5 Years / or 3 Jobs in 9 Years At Least 2-3 Years of Salaried Management Experience Apply Online: www.patricejobs.com/jallen OR contact us: Johnny Allen, Patrice & Associates Cell: 979-319-0621 www.patriceandassociates.com MOMENTUM / April 2018 20