Catching cancer early is essential to fighting the disease after diagnosis.  

Emplify Health by Gundersen oncologist Dr. Kurt Oettel says there have been significant improvements in cancer treatments during his career.  

Dr. Oettel was a guest on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer on Monday.  

The cancer specialist says environment, genetics and behavior are contributors to cancer, but there is seldom a single cause.  

What he says is clear is the value of screenings to treat the disease and save lives.

Catching cancer early is essential to fighting the disease after diagnosis. &nbsp;
Emplify Health by Gundersen oncologist Dr. Kurt Oettel says there have been significant improvements in cancer treatments during his career. &nbsp;
Dr. Oettel was a guest on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer on Monday. &nbsp;
The cancer specialist says environment, genetics and behavior are contributors to cancer, but there is seldom a single cause. &nbsp;
What he says is clear is the value of screenings to treat the disease and save lives.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

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