On this special episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie dives into a subject very close to her heart: colon cancer awareness. After Katie’s first husband Jay died 23 years ago, she’s been a fierce advocate for early screening and regular colonoscopies — she even, you might recall, got one on live TV. There’s a reason Katie goes to such lengths: early screening saves lives. In this episode, we first hear from a stage 4 cancer fighter who is living that lesson. Then, Dr. Edith Mitchell of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, helps to answer the question, why are Black people, Black men in particular, so much more likely to get colon cancer and also die from it (hint: it’s systemic). Finally, Katie talks with oncologist Dr. Charlie Fuchs about the state of colon cancer detection and treatment today. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Visit Stand Up To Cancer, Katie’s cancer-fighting non-profit, for reliable resources and institutions.

Take the pledge to get screened for colon cancer

Read more about some of the health disparities Dr. Mitchell mentioned, here and here.

Watch a video on understanding healthcare disparities in colorectal cancer.

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

Donna Otis, CCM, CCE Chief Executive/General Manager of the Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Dr. Edith Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCP, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and is Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine and Medical Oncology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director for Diversity Programs and Director of the Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities for the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University.

Charles Fuchs, MD, MPH, Global Head of Hematology & Oncology, Product Development, Genentech.

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On this special episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie dives into a subject very close to her heart: colon cancer awareness. After Katie’s first husband Jay died 23 years ago, she’s been a fierce advocate for early screening and regular colonoscopies — she even, you might recall, got one on live TV. There’s a reason Katie goes to such lengths: early screening saves lives. In this episode, we first hear from a stage 4 cancer fighter who is living that lesson. Then, Dr. Edith Mitchell of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, helps to answer the question, why are Black people, Black men in particular, so much more likely to get colon cancer and also die from it (hint: it’s systemic). Finally, Katie talks with oncologist Dr. Charlie Fuchs about the state of colon cancer detection and treatment today. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Visit <a href="https://standuptocancer.org/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=SU2C_Brand&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmIuDBhDXARIsAFITC_6jo6yiHymNY9nVB-i0MvoawmlihSmcaDaZrp7n5svV8ZVZrFEdZusaAuBqEALw_wcB">Stand Up To Cancer</a>, Katie’s cancer-fighting non-profit, for reliable resources and institutions.<a href="https://pledge.getscreened.org/?c_src=MAR2021search_google&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Pledge2021_REV&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmIuDBhDXARIsAFITC_4z9fuWRPrz38FpMV6hLoNm3hn3GpblWi-suuERe87y86NvHOU2T7saAmciEALw_wcB">Take the pledge to get screened for colon cancer</a>Read more about some of the health disparities Dr. Mitchell mentioned, <a href="http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Wellness/Smoking/NewsRecent/6,1650177634">here</a> and <a href="https://www.jtocrr.org/article/S2666-3643(20)30155-7/fulltext">here</a>.<a href="https://www.pfizer.com/news/hot-topics/understanding_healthcare_disparities_in_colorectal_cancer">Watch a video</a> on understanding healthcare disparities in colorectal cancer.GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:<a href="https://www.thebridgesrsf.com/contact">Donna Otis</a>, CCM, CCE Chief Executive/General Manager of the Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, California.<a href="https://sidneykimmelcancercenter.jeffersonhealth.org/?article=2016-dedicating-a-career-to-diversity-and-disparities-dr-edith-mitchell-featured-in-medpage-today">Dr. Edith Mitchell</a>, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCP, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and is Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine and Medical Oncology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director for Diversity Programs and Director of the Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities for the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University.Charles Fuchs, MD, MPH, Global Head of Hematology &amp; Oncology, Product Development, Genentech. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Katie Couric is back on the mic with a new season of intimate, urgent and unexpected conversations – this time with a new twist. Along with her signature in-depth one-on-one interviews, she’ll be joined by a number of special guest-hosts for a series of “Katie Plus One” episodes. Together they’ll get to know some of the world’s most interesting and influential people and explore the big ideas percolating in the zeitgeist--but with a focus on slowing down, diving deep, and connecting with each other, a reprieve from a culture obsessed with hot takes and surface-level small talk. Tune in every Thursday and join Katie Couric and her guests for a conversation that feels like a warm hug and a seat at the table.

Katie Couric is back on the mic with a new season of intimate, urgent and unexpected conversations – this time with a new twist. Along with her signature in-depth one-on-one interviews, she’ll be joined by a number of special guest-hosts for a series of “Katie Plus One” episodes. Together they’ll get to know some of the world’s most interesting and influential people and explore the big ideas percolating in the zeitgeist--but with a focus on slowing down, diving deep, and connecting with each other, a reprieve from a culture obsessed with hot takes and surface-level small talk. Tune in every Thursday and join Katie Couric and her guests for a conversation that feels like a warm hug and a seat at the table.

Next Question with Katie Couric

Katie Couric is back on the mic with a new season of intimate, urgent and unexpected conversations – this time with a new twist. Along with her signature in-depth one-on-one interviews, she’ll be joined by a number of special guest-hosts for a series of “Katie Plus One” episodes. Together they’ll get to know some of the world’s most interesting and influential people and explore the big ideas percolating in the zeitgeist--but with a focus on slowing down, diving deep, and connecting with each other, a reprieve from a culture obsessed with hot takes and surface-level small talk.

Tune in every Thursday and join Katie Couric and her guests for a conversation that feels like a warm hug and a seat at the table.

Katie Couric is back on the mic with a new season of intimate, urgent and unexpected conversations – this time with a new twist. Along with her signature in-depth one-on-one interviews, she’ll be joined by a number of special guest-hosts for a series of “Katie Plus One” episodes. Together they’ll get to know some of the world’s most interesting and influential people and explore the big ideas percolating in the zeitgeist--but with a focus on slowing down, diving deep, and connecting with each other, a reprieve from a culture obsessed with hot takes and surface-level small talk.
Tune in every Thursday and join Katie Couric and her guests for a conversation that feels like a warm hug and a seat at the table.

Bonus: Colon cancer awareness: ‘I should have gotten my colonoscopy, that’s the lesson’

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