Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection, Prevention and Treatment

Guest: Ronald Fogel, MD
Host: Jay Goldstein, MD

It's the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, with more than 150,000 new cases projected in 2008, and the second leading cancer killer at more than 50,000 deaths this year alone, yet questions remain about screening strategies for colorectal cancer. Given that many health insurance plans don't cover screenings, how can we find other avenues to address this dilemma? Dr. Ronald Fogel, chair of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee of the AGA, probes vital issues with host Dr. Jay Goldstein.