@brooksbell

Changing the trajectory of a Top Three cancer by eradicating a deadly taboo

 Raleigh, NC
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Joined August 2008
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Friendly reminder: colonoscopy’s are thankfully not filmed with IMAX cameras. It all happens during a refreshing nap and they even give you a lil’ juice box afterward. Despite it being among the easiest cancers to prevent, I have two friends who aren’t here anymore. But should be. Indigenous and Black communities have the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the US. And men are 1.5 times more likely to experience this than women. @CCAlliance
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@nowthisimpact14 Sep 2022
Actors, friends, and Welsh football team co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney added another role to their résumés: colonoscopy advocates.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Film Colonoscopy PSA

Actors, friends, and Welsh football team co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney added another role to their résumés: colonoscopy advocates

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Know your $h!t, people! Colon cancer is preventable! @dak @LeadFromBehind
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Dak Prescott
@dak8 Dec 2023
Probably gonna get a lot of $h!t for this. @LeadFromBehind
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TODAY
@TODAYshow8 Dec 2023
#DallasCowboys quarterback @Dak Prescott opens up to @CraigMelvin about urging people to get screened for colorectal cancer with a new public service announcement with @LeadFromBehind.
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I urge @ACPIMPhysicians to reconsider its recent #CRCscreening guidelines and maintain screening at age 45 for those at average risk. The new guidelines are confusing and a major step back for CRC prevention.
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Butt checkmate… @LeadFromBehind
Terry Crews
@terrycrews25 Jul 2023
Happy to put my butt on the line for @leadfrombehind if it means saving many more. Do the right thing and get your 🍑 checked. @ccalliance / @cologuard / @vancityReynolds / @maximumeffort
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David Heyman@dcborn6119 Jul 2023
So proud of @brooksbell's advocacy #leadfrombehind today.com/health/essay/colon…

The awkward conversation that led to my colon cancer diagnosis at age 38

I didn’t want to tell my husband about my embarrassing symptom. But had I not spoken up, I might not be here today.

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Ryan Reynolds, a lost bet, and a colonoscopy. Hear how @LeadFromBehind’s new campaign is raising awareness of the importance of colon cancer screenings among younger adults. @brooksbell says this could save lives: hubs.ly/Q01pQwzn0
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Thank you @patientsrising for having me on the podcast! You can listen to the show anywhere you stream podcasts or at this link: bit.ly/3BJsYgC
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Rob Mac
@RMcElhenney18 Sep 2022
Who is this “other actor”? He seems great. 😂
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I predict Ryan Reynolds sharing his colonoscopy (and polyp) will do more for colorectal cancer awareness than half of anything we’ve tried as a GI profession… …and I’m grateful for every second of it 🥹💙 @LeadFromBehind @brooksbell @CCAlliance @VancityReynolds #GITwitter
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This is so important. Fellas- get checked at 45! #LeadFromBehind
Ryan Reynolds
@VancityReynolds13 Sep 2022
I made a bet. I lost. But it still paid off. @LeadFromBehind @RMcElhenney @DrLaPook @NYULangone @RMcElhenney
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They're sharing footage of the procedure as part of a new campaign encouraging men over 45 to get screened for colon cancer. trib.al/pdEu3sH

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Got ‘Competitive’ Colonoscopies

They're sharing footage of the procedure as part of a new campaign encouraging men over 45 to get screened for colon cancer.

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cgergen@cgergen13 Sep 2022
My good friend @brooksbell had colon cancer 3 years ago and has now partnered with @VancityReynolds @leadfrombehind to increase awareness & action(!) on a super preventable disease. The video is awesome too... get screened if you are 40+ leadfrombehind.org/

LEAD FROM BEHIND

We're on a mission to make colon cancer famous as the preventable cancer. Our goal is to help save 100,000 lives from colon cancer.

leadfrombehind.org
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I made a bet. I lost. But it still paid off. @LeadFromBehind @RMcElhenney @DrLaPook @NYULangone @RMcElhenney
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Starting the bowel prep for tomorrow’s colonoscopy + endoscopy. Early detection of colon cancer is one of the two lowest pieces of fruit on the delaying death pathway. Not a fun way to spend the day, but worth it. More here: bit.ly/3LI4IhI
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As I always say, “Colonoscopy can help us find polyps, can help us prevent colon cancer, and in very particular cases, may help us elevate a woman to U.S. presidential power for the first time in history”…
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Calling all 45 year olds. Have you gotten your colonoscopy yet? brooksbell.medium.com/its-of… #45isthenew50

It’s official! 45 is the new 50!

Today, the official US guideline for colonoscopies has been reduced from age 50 to 45. This is the first guideline change by the US…

brooksbell.medium.com
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BREAKING NEWS. Colonoscopies (aka "the best nap ever") are now recommended for 45 year olds. Almost 40% of 45 year olds have pre-cancerous polyps. Get them snipped out asap! cnn.com/2021/05/18/health/co…
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