Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Efrat LaMandre Calls For Screening Early And Often

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and it comes as recent reports show colon cancer cases, traditionally associated with older populations, are rising among younger adults and women, often without noticeable early symptoms..

Efrat LaMandre, PhD, FNP-C, a certified family nurse practitioner affectionately known as “Dr. E, the NP with the PhD,” is calling for increased vigilance and earlier screenings.

LaMandre has gained a significant following on TikTok, with over 670,000 followers and extensive engagement, and is leveraging her platform to educate the public about the critical importance of understanding and identifying the warning signs of colon cancer earlier in life.

As colon cancer’s early symptoms are often silent, they can easily be overlooked until it reaches a later stage, making it critical for people to recognize potential indicators and seek timely medical advice.

LaMandre, author of the best-selling book, “It’s Not In Your Head,” about medical gaslighting and the legitimacy of patient symptoms, encourages people to seek screenings sooner rather than later.

She addresses factors contributing to the rise in cases among women and the potential role of the gut microbiome in colon health, and offers insights into best dietary practices for maintaining a healthy gut, which may play a significant role in prevention.