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CBS HealthWatch
Colorectal Cancer/Digestive Health Awareness

Webcast March 28th 5:30 pm ET / 2:30pm PT

Approximately 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed every year and another 56,000 people die annually of this disease. Colorectal cancer is a disease that can be prevented and cured if detected and treated early.

This March, in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, CBS HealthWatch™, in partnership with Ethicon Endo-Surgery (EES), the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) and Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA), will once again raise awareness for Colorectal Cancer. The initiative will focus on the importance of early detection and will provide a host of information on the topic including treatment options.

We are excited to announce as part of the campaign, CBS will host a live Webcast on Wednesday, March 28th. The event will include a panel of ASCRS medical experts and will be moderated by Dr. Travis Stork of “The Doctors”.

During this special event, our panel of medical experts will answer your questions about:

· Screening methods

· Risk factors

· How to prevent colorectal cancer

· Digestive diseases

· Advances in treatment and more

The event will stream live on CBS Local’s HealthWatch Live beginning at 5:30pm ET / 2:30pm ET on March 28th. Submit your questions now to healthwatchquestions@cbs.com. Selected questions will be read and answered live from the Event by our panel of medical experts.