Got Guts! A Guide to Prevent and Beat Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers. It is both preventable and curable when found early, but devastating when discovered too late. It begins silently without any signs or symptoms, and rarely gives any warning until too late. In spite of painless, accurate and inexpensive screening tests, too many people mistakenly believe they are safe and fail to protect themselves. From young movie stars and professional athletes, to world political and religious leaders anyone can get colon cancer. Nearly 50,000 needlessly die in the United States each year from this preventable and curable disease. When it is detected early nearly all of these lives could have been saved. Recently the greatest increase in colon cancer is seen in adults 20 to 40 years of age. In this book you will learn how: your diet, weight, family history, gender, and other significant factors contribute to your potential risk. You will begin to understand the essentials in personalizing your best approach to prevent colon cancer. The multiple options range from one minute painless and inexpensive tests, to the more involved invasive colonoscopy tests that require sedation or anesthesia. Understanding the options available , and selecting wisely based on your personal risk factors, is clearly explained in this potentially lifesaving book. Written by expert physicians who offer an unbiased and logical approach, Got Guts assists in identifying your best path. This guide may well be the most important book you will read to protect your health now and in the future. All three authors have experienced the hardships that follow a loved one diagnosed with colorectal cancer too late. They are dedicated and compassionate physicians with extensive clinical, academic, and research experience. Don't miss the BEST chance to make life-saving decisions for yourself and your loved ones! Joseph Weiss, MD is a Gastroenterologist and professor on the faculty of University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. He is a popular speaker and author of numerous books regarding gut health, the microbiome, digestion and more. Danielle Weiss, MD is an Integrative Endocrinologist and on the Clinical Faculty of University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. She specializes in holistic health as it pertains to hormones, nutrition, metabolic concerns and more. She looks for the root cause of illness and applies the most natural approach to prevention and treatment. Nancy Cetel, MD is a women's health specialist, popular speaker and author. Dr. Cetel is passionate about empowering women to be more knowledgeable and proactive in their personal health decisions. She believes that your health is your most significant form of wealth.