Valley Heath Cancer Center

March is Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month—and early detection matters. This month’s Community Health Podcast on The Valley Today with Janet Michaels features a conversation with Dr. Michael Avery, board‑certified general surgeon and colore**al surgery specialist with Valley Health Surgical Oncology at Wi******er Medical Center. Together, they discuss who’s at risk, screening options, treatment advances, and why awareness and screening save lives.

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The Valley Today: Community Health: Colore**al Cancer Awareness Host Janet Michael sits down with , board-certified general surgeon, Colore**al surgery specialist with at  to discuss colore**al cancer — why awareness matters, who's at risk, how to screen, and how far treatment has come. Dr. Avery brings both personal backstory and clinical expertise to a ...

Here’s a surprising fact: the earliest known case of colore**al cancer was found in an Egyptian mummy dating back to the Ptolemaic period (305–30 B.C.). Thousands of years later, screening and prevention continue to be our most powerful tools. Regular screening can detect colore**al cancer early, when treatment is most effective. Talk to your provider about getting screened today. For more information, visit valleyhealthlink.com/colore**alcancer.

Colore**al cancer is the second deadliest cancer overall and is increasing in younger adults. Awareness drives action, and action saves lives. Talk to your provider about screening options—especially if you're 45 or older. For more information, visit valleyhealthlink.com/colore**alcancer.