193 - Running for a Cause: Phil's Colon Cancer Story (Phil Decker)

<p>In this episode, Phil Decker, who is battling stage IV colon cancer with the help of his team at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about his mission to raise awareness about colon cancer and how it can happen to anyone. <br/><br/>To help raise awareness, Phil will be running the Boston Marathon this coming Monday, April 18, 2022, while raising money for two organizations -- the I Know Jack Foundation and Children&apos;s Cancer Connection. If you&apos;d like to support his fundraiser, you can donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/phibosmarfun/?fbclid=IwAR3zclXLZTex46zHYtacp8bQG1f8ZUsfQERuYPYJ4TQGK_kdungBvpi7O9s <br/><br/>To learn more about Phil&apos;s cancer journey, read this story: https://www.communitycancercenter.org/news/running-for-a-cause-colon-cancer-patient-running-the-boston-marathon-to-raise-awareness/ <br/><br/>If you are over 45, talk to your doctor today about colon cancer screening, or call St. Luke&apos;s Gastroenterology at (319) 366-8695. <br/><br/>Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! <br/><br/>Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx </p>