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Podcast: Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast
Episode: Patient Perspectives: Healthy Father Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer at 43—With Zero Warning Signs
Description: At age 43, Tim Beckner was a healthy young father and husband. After a mild case of diverticulitis, he scheduled a colonoscopy at his doctor's recommendation. Tim was shocked by the results of the screening. He had colorectal cancer, even though he had no symptoms of the disease. Tim joins Dr. Steele and his colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ajaratu (AJ) Keshinro on this episode of Butts & Guts to share his inspiring story and advice he shares with others about the importance of getting screened.