Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that are preventable, as polyps can be easily detected and removed during a colonoscopy. However, many people avoid the procedure. In this episode, Phillip Fleshner, MD, director of colorectal surgery research, discusses surgical education, the incidence of colon cancer in young and old patients, the controversy around robotic surgery for colon cancer and the future of treatment for this disease.
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