Labor Day Encore: Idaho Ranks Low For Colon Cancer Screenings

By Gemma Gaudette

Published August 31, 2018 at 2:59 PM MDT

This interview was originally broadcast Thursday, May 24, 2018.

Idaho lags behind the nation when it comes to colon cancer screening rates. Idaho Matters discusses the importance of early screenings with Dr. Dan Zuckerman, medical director of the Mountain States Tumor Institute and we hear first-hand about battling colon cancer with a survivor.

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Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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