Colorectal Cancer
The Detection and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
This episode describes the early signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, the screening programs that are available and the treatment for this disease. Dr. Marko Simunovic (Surgical Oncologist, Juravinski Cancer Centre and Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, McMaster University) provides an overview of the surgical management of colon and rectal cancer. Dr. John Goffin (Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University) discusses post-operative and palliative systemic therapies.
Colonoscopy: The Dreaded C-Word
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed cancer in Canada. About 26,900 Canadians will have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2020. That’s 1 in 14 men and 1 in 18 women who will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Barry Lumb, professor of Department of Medicine and a Gastroenterologist and the Regional Endoscopy Lead for Cancer Care Ontario to discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening, risk factors and how to reduce your risk.
Colorectal Cancer: An Overview
Sit down with us as we talk about colorectal cancer with Dr. Kevin Zbuk, Medical Oncologist at the Juravinski Hospital. Colon cancer can be treated with a very high rate of success if it is caught early on. Learn about the meaning of different stages, the treatment options available, and how you can get preventative screening in this episode of the Cancer Assist Show.
