Katie Couric on aging, being a grandma and early cancer screenings
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Key Points:
- Katie Couric reflects on aging and grandmotherhood with gratitude, mourning her late husband Jay Monahan, who died of colorectal cancer in 1998 at age 42, missing key family milestones.
- Couric remains a vocal advocate for early colorectal cancer screening, emphasizing the rise in diagnoses among younger adults and urging people to seek medical advice at the first sign of symptoms.
- She regrets not having had candid conversations about her husband's terminal diagnosis, highlighting the importance of addressing end-of-life issues and caregiver self-care to prevent burnout.
- Couric discusses the challenges of transitioning to empty nest life after remarrying in 2014 and expresses appreciation for the joys and realities of aging.
- The American Cancer Society lowered the recommended screening age for colorectal cancer
