Early Symptoms, Important Screenings, Risk Factors, What You Need to Know, Sponsored by Palomar Health March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate people about the importance of routine screening. The American Cancer Society reports an estimated 153,000 cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed this year. With a troubling rise in colon cancer among younger ages, colon cancer continues to be a concern. Dr. Maram Zakko, Gastroenterologist with Palomar Health, joins our Laura Cavanaugh to talk about early signs, risk factors and what you can start doing today to prevent colon cancer. “Only one out of four patients with colon cancer have a family history,” said Dr. Zakko. To schedule your screening and for more information, visit www.palomarhealth.org