Colorectal cancer, often referred to as bowel cancer, is the third most common disease worldwide, according to data from the World Health Organization. Combating this issue requires raising public awareness and improving global cooperation.
As part of the celebration of China's National Healthy Lifestyles Day, observed on September 1st, CGTN's Health Talk program invited two specialists from the University of Chicago Medical School. Dr. Virginia Shaffer, a professor of surgery, and Dr. Ardaman Shergill, an oncology specialist, discussed how diet and physical exercise can reduce the risk of the disease, as well as what types of medical and psychological care are available to patients.