Dr. Erica Barnell: Stool-Based Detection of Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most deadly cancers in the industrialized world. However, dangerous malignancies occur after multiple committed genetic steps at the cellular level that happen over years. Colonoscopy is the gold standard to identify these
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Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death, but is remarkably treatable if caught early. Unfortunately, because of the invasive nature of the colonoscopy, many elect not to have this procedure done in a regular and timely manner. Colorectal cancers advance from normal cells through several distinct neoplasias, each with distinct patterns of gene expression. Today's guest is Dr. Erica Barnell from Geneoscopy. They have devised a test to identify evidence of precancerous gene expression in the stool. This advance makes early detection more feasible, along with a higher likelihood of frequent testing, at a significantly lower cost than outpatient procedures.
Genoscopy Information:
Website: www.geneoscopy.com
LinkedIn: @Geneoscopy
Twitter: @GeneoscopyCo
Facebook: @GeneoscopyCo