Colorectal Cancer

What if you could make cancer cells act like they have a virus weakening them? Van Andel Institute researchers call it viral mimicry. WGVU spoke with Dr. Ali Chomiak, a Van Andel Institute Scientist working on preclinical research.

According to the World Health Organization, colorectal cancers are the second leading cause of cancer death.

Today's main feature is on Colorectal Cancer and a new test option.Local: Line 5 protestors in Grand Rapids, the estimated fire damage to GR Brewing Company, Forest Hills Schools new superintendent, and more.State: bills to expand Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law adopted, MI Congressman Dan Kildee’s brother's killer is arraigned, the Soo Locks open tomorrow, and more.

Dr. Cedric McFadden and a colon cancer patient join the show.

If you were offered a colonoscopy free of charge, would you do it? Would you believe most people said no? More importantly, should you have regular colonoscopies? Find out what the latest research recommends on today’s edition of Straight Talk on Health with Dr. Chet Zelasko

We discuss with Jennie Kortman and Spenser Vereecken.

Dr. Samir Shah joins TMS.

We discuss Colorectal Cancer, the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer, Chelsea Boet is in to share her story, and the upcoming event, Get Your Rear in Gear…