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March is recognized as Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
In Bexar County, more than half (57%) of colorectal cancers are diagnosed at a late stage, higher than many other Texas counties.
Additionally, we see colorectal cancer mortality rates also surpassing Texas averages, along with significant issues in late-stage diagnosis among Latino populations.
With this in mind, Salud America! and Precinct 1 Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores joined forces to spread awareness when it comes to colon cancer and inform the South Texas community about importance of early detection and prevention.
The episode is hosted by Rebecca Jones, PhD, an assistant Professor at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Jones is a researcher who focuses on colon cancer.
Guests include Rebeca Clay-Flores, Precinct 1 Bexar County Commissioner, and Lei Zheng, MD, PhD, who serves as the executive director of Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the vice president for oncology and a professor of medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
WHAT: A special #SaludTalks Podcast discussion about colon cancer.
WHERE: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms where you get your podcasts!
WHEN: The podcast is available as of March 10, 2026
WHO:
- Rebecca Jones, PhD, Assistant Professor, UT Health San Antonio
- Lei Zheng, MD, PhD, executive director of Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the vice president for oncology and a professor of medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Rebeca Clay-Flores, Precinct 1 Bexar County Commissioner
In this episode, we explore questions such as:
- How is Bexar County working to promote colon health?
- Are there any common myths about colonoscopies or prevention?
- What are some organizations or resources that the community can look for help or information?
Learn more about Rebeca Clay-Flores.
Learn more about Dr. Lei Zheng.
Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Jones.
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