Dr. Lynn O’Connor says people missing their appointments during the pandemic would lead to later complications in many patients.

She says people are now being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a younger age than ever before, and explained why it’s important to get colonoscopy screenings.

Dr. O’Connor says hospitals are only now seeing appointment levels back at pre-pandemic levels.

She also discussed her work with the NYPD as the first Black female colorectal surgeon for the department.