Infirmary Health’s Dr. Teddy Winstead discusses importance of colon cancer screening

Published: Mar. 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM CDT

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer, but it’s highly treatable if caught catch early.

Screening should start at age 45, health officials say.

Dr. Teddy Winstead, a gastroenterologist with Infirmary Health, sits down with Lee Peck to talk about the importance of colon cancer screening.