Vitals & Voices
Welcome to Vitals and Voices, brought to you by Lexington Regional Health Center — your community, your health, your care. This is your trusted source for health-related content that matters to you.
Each episode, we bring you real conversations with the voices behind the care — from medical experts and wellness champions to community leaders and patients — sharing insights, stories, and tips to help you live your healthiest life.
Whether you're tuning in from Lexington or beyond, we're here to inform, inspire, and connect. Because at LRHC, your health is our priority — and your voice matters.
Vitals & Voices
Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable yet serious health conditions affecting adults today. In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Roger Wells, a seasoned Physician Assistant specializing in primary care, prevention, and chronic disease management. Roger shares essential insights on colon cancer—from risk factors and screening tools to prevention strategies and treatment options.
If you’ve ever wondered when to start screening, what a colonoscopy involves, or how family history impacts your risk, this episode is for you. Early detection saves lives—don’t miss this important conversation.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- A brief history of colon cancer and why it matters today
- Common causes and key risk factors
- The most effective screening tools available
- How family history influences screening recommendations
- Colon cancer prevalence among adults over 40 in the U.S.
- Cure rates by stage and what outcomes look like
- Practical steps to reduce your risk
- What to expect when scheduling your first colonoscopy
- Emerging technologies and treatments on the horizon
- Meet the general surgeons serving Lexington and surrounding communities
- How to connect with Roger Wells and the Family Medicine Specialists Clinic
Resources & Contact:
For more information or to schedule a screening, visit https://lexingtonregional.org/ or call 308-324-8308.
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