Colorectal Cancer Q&A
By Rafi M. Ali, MD
Colorectal cancer is common, affecting approximately 1 in every 23 men and 1 in 25 women in the US over the course of their lifetime. Staying up-to-date on recommended cancer screenings has proven to be a highly effective way to detect cancer earlier, start treatment sooner and slow disease progression. Cancer screenings are particularly effective for colorectal cancer because it progresses slowly. Our board-certified Gastroenterologists, Drs. Kashyap Katwala, MD and Rafi Ali, MD and Ciarán Bradley, MD, FACS, board certified in surgery and surgical oncology answer your common questions about colorectal cancer, the risk factors you should be aware of and what treatment options are available.