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Advances in Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Detection and Treatment

With George Fisher, MD, PhD - 88 Min.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the U.S. Advances in imaging, genetics, molecular diagnostics, surgical techniques and chemotherapy are now making significant gains in our ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat this serious disease. Dr. Fischer reviews some of these recent successes and shares a vision of future care based on current research.