With Bahamians riveted by the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and The Bahamas recording its first case among the 174,995 worldwide confirmed cases, Dr. Amaresh Hombal reminds people to not be so focused on the one disease to the exclusion of all else. With that in mind, the radiologist reminds people that this month is International Colorectal Awareness Month, and that early detection and removal of polyps prevents colon cancer and saves lives. The consultant radiologist at the Imaging Center Bahamas says anyone over the age of 45 or people at an increased risk for colon cancer should receive a virtual colonoscopy.

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