Health News You Can Use: Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Treatment Advances

Doctors across the country are seeing a rising trend of colorectal cancer in younger adults, as well as cancer-related deaths. However, colorectal cancer is preventable with regular screenings.

On this segment, Dr. Liudmila Schafer, Director of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute, shares preventive steps, why knowing your family history is important, and the new advancements in treatments. 

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