Special Report on Colon Cancer
By Ebenezer Kio, M.D.
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008 about 148,810 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and that about 49,960 people will die of the disease. The great majority of these cancers and deaths could be prevented by applying existing knowledge about cancer prevention and by increasing the use of established screening tests.
Introduction by Dr. Chang
It is my pleasure to present the SOMC Cancer Services 2008 Annual Report. The SOMC Cancer Committee has prepared this report for the first time ever in an electronic format only. This format is intended to allow you to access the report regularly and quickly direct you to the information that you are seeking. I look forward to serving you as Cancer Committee Chair over the next year.
Sincerely,
Li-Fen Lien Chang, MD, PhD, FACRO
Senior Medical Director of Radiation Oncology Services
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