Colorectal cancer had been on the decline since the early 2000s, but diagnoses among people younger than 55 have increased sharply in recent years. A 2021 Journal of the American Medical Association article found that colorectal cancer will be the leading cause of cancer death in the 20-49 age group by 2040. We’ll learn about causes, symptoms, treatment for colon cancer—as well as prevention and screening.
Panelists:
Dr. James Morse, gastroenterologist and internist, Portland Gastroenterology Center
Dr. Devon Evans, hematologist, oncologist; New England Cancer Specialists
VIP Callers:
Jamie Cotnoir, associate director, Division of Disease Prevention, Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention
