A New Fight Against Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, claiming the lives of about 50,000 Americans each year. Although the overall incidence of colon cancer has been falling over the past few decades, recent studies reveal that in Gen Xers and Millenials, colon cancer rates and deaths are on the rise.In my latest piece for IEEE Pulse magazine, I look at how researchers are addressing colon cancer on two main fronts: detecting the disease earlier and treating it more effectively should it occur.Read the story at IEEE Pulse magazine: A New Fight Against Colon Cancer.