On the next Line One we'll be discussing colorectal cancer. We'll hear from a survivor as he shares his experiences with surgeries, screenings and treatment. You don't have to be afraid of the process, and he'll be with us to tell you why. We'll also have a local pathologist on the show to talk about treatment and screening options here in Alaska.
HOST: Dr. Thad Woodard
GUESTS:
- Larry Holman, a family and marriage counselor
- Dr. Thomas Mego is a pathologist in Anchorage and is affiliated with Providence Alaska Medical Center.
LINKS:
- Good starting place for colorectal cancer information
- Alaska colon health: local resources and champions
- Alaska specific data on CRC: Indicator Reports Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Incidence
- 80% by 2018 website
- National Cancer Institute information on colorectal cancer
- American Gastroenterological Association – colorectal cancer website
- CDC site on colorectal cancer
- American Cancer Society videos on colon cancer risks, tests, survivor stories, surgery
PARTICIPATE:
- Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
- Send email to lineone@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air)
- Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air)
LIVE BROADCAST: Monday,February 27, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Monday, February 27, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT
DR. WOODARD’S FAVORITE HEALTH AND SCIENCE LINKS:
- Mayo Clinic
- Cleveland Clinic
- MedlinePlus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HealthyChildren.org
- American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
- Science Based Medicine
- Quackwatch
- Super Smart Health
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