# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUrNLoniYm7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59862655-nickpappasmd-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6c67a512ae.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-12T22:45:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

## Caption

Rest in peace, James Van Der Beek.  48 is way too young.

😷 Colorectal cancer screening starts at age 45.  We are seeing colorectal cancer in younger and younger individuals in the US, potentially related to the American diet which contains many ultra-processed foods.  In addition, environmental exposures may be playing a role.

🚨 Also, I feel obligated to mention that the healthcare system in the US is a mess, and nobody should go bankrupt trying to treat their cancer. 

👉 Lastly, has anyone checked on Tweeder today?

Original video credit: mixtapes_and_memories 

#varsityblues #jamesvanderbeek #colorectalcancer

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jamesvanderbeek, varsityblues, colorectalcancer

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