Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Colon Cancer: The Power of Prevention

Colon Cancer: The Power of Prevention

One of the most deadly forms of cancer is also one of the most preventable. In this program, doctors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and elsewhere focus on three case studies of senior citizens with colon cancer to explore the etiology and pathology of colon cancer, risk factors, and screening options. Prevention through colonoscopic examinations is emphasized, and treatments such as surgery with adjuvant therapy and combination chemotherapy involving 5-FU, Camptosar, and oxaliplatin are described. Some content may be objectionable. (24 minutes)

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Item#: BVL32553
Copyright date: ©2003
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-8097-7
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-8098-4


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