What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Colorectal Cancer: New Tests, New Treatments, New Hope

Part of the bestselling What Your Doctor May Not Tell You series, an informative, detailed guide to colorectal cancer, including treatment and prevention.

Over 50,000 men and women die from colorectal cancer each year - a particularly alarming statistic since it is also one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. In fact, it is estimated that over one-third of colorectal cancer deaths could have been avoided. Now, there's hope. This book contains important information on beating colorectal cancer, including the six biggest lifestyle threats, the three nutritional supplements anyone at risk should take, the optimal timeframe for screenings, the pros and cons of new detection tests, and how to effectively treat cancerous and pre-cancerous polyps with both traditional and alternative methods.

Dr. Mark Bennett Pochapin obtained his MD from Cornell University Medical College and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He is Associate Chairman of Clinical Affairs and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and is also the director of the Jay Monahan Center for Gastro-Intestinal Health