HCB2 Fight Right's Podcast Mindy Conklin

Has your Mom and Dad been screened for colorectal cancer? Did they have polyps removed? Do you have cancer in your family history? What age was the family cancer diagnosed? If you have not had this conversation with family members you may want to listen to our short podcast because we discuss one of the largest barriers to screening - "I Did Not Know Because I Did Not Ask". Dr. Bierle joins HCB2 to help spark the exact discussions that need to happen among family members to help people become proactive with screening. Thank you, Dr. Bierle!

Meet Jason. A man who works hard for his family and community and who was on a roll, loving his life. Then it was time for Jason's routine colonoscopy. Due to incentives from his employer and strong encouragement from his loving wife, Jason went ahead and reluctantly scheduled his colonoscopy. The procedure saved his life. Listen to Jason's powerful experience which debunks misconceptions about screening and offers empowering messages about his lifestyle changes. Now Jason is on a mission to help the Black community live more healthy and HCB2 is honored to be one of his megaphones.

We welcome back Christian Jenski, MD, Board Certified Functional Medicine Specialist, to discuss the common medications consumed by the American public and the potential harmful results if chronically prescribed without medical monitoring. Dr. Jenski offers vast amounts of information about Statins, Metformin, Steroids, and PPI's or over the counter acid reducers, and the possible damage with chronic use. Dr. Jenski also discusses the nutrients and supplements necessary to combat side effects and the medical tests and labs to request from you medical provider to help monitor the body's response. This is only Part I of an ongoing conversation!

Meet Tressa Breindel, LAC, MSOM, and John Galloway, colorectal cancer survivor. Tressa and John are two thriving young people with histories of GI issues which led to a colorectal cancer scare. Listen to very practical information which includes their experience and insight for young people. Colorectal cancer is NOT an old man's disease and GI issues during one's younger years can indicate potential issues that must be discussed with a medical provider. Tressa and John help listeners understand IBD, ileostomy, colostomy, and GI issues to raise the level of confidence to become an advocate for one's gut and overall health. 

HCB2 is privileged to have of Andrew J. Vorenberg, MD, FACS and Cary L. Gentry, MD, FACS, FASCRS of Colon & Rectal Specialists to join their Fight Right podcast. The doctors discussed colorectal (colon and rectal) cancer screening and helped to explain and decipher the various screening options for patients. If you have a family history of polyps, should screening begin earlier? Has the age for routine screening been lowered to age 45? What type of patient is eligible for a noninvasive, in-home screening option? These questions and more are answered during the 30 minute conversation. Check it out!

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute doctors were the guests during the Fight Right podcast, "Women's Breast Health: Mammography and Cancer Treatment". Dr. Ruth Felsen, Breast Surgeon at Johnston-Willis Hospital and Dr. Ryan Gabriel at Henrico Doctors' Hospital share the latest information about screening for breast cancer and the treatment procedures currently available. If we are going to Fight Right, we must screen early and annually!