How Delayed Colorectal Cancer Screening Impacts Quality of Life

Guest: Christopher Cann, MD Delayed colorectal cancer screening can significantly impact not only clinical outcomes, but also patients’ long-term quality of life. Tune in to hear Dr. Christopher Cann share his insights on these lasting consequences, including the need for more extensive surgery and systemic therapies, the burden of chemotherapy-related toxicities, and the broader implications for patients like limitations on daily activities, work, and fertility. Dr. Cann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, where he's also the Director of the Young Adult Cancer Program.