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Web Chat with Anish A. Sheth, MD—Prevention and Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

March 9, 2015
Anish Sheth, MD
Anish A. Sheth, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at University Medical Center of Princeton (UMCP), will discuss prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer during a live web chat on Thursday, March 19.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed among both women and men in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.


Dr. Sheth (pictured, left), a board certified gastroenterologist on the medical staff of Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS), will cover the risk factors for colorectal cancer, screening methods and treatment options. He will also respond to questions from audience members.

To view the web chat, which begins at 7 p.m. on March 19, visit PHCS' USTREAM channel at www.ustream.tv/princetonhealth on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Audience questions are encouraged. To ask questions during the web chat, viewers may create an account or log in using an existing Facebook or USTREAM account. Questions also may be emailed in advance to PrincetonHealth@gmail.com.

To register for the chat, visit www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1-888-897-8979.

Registration is not required. However, those who register will be entered in a drawing to win one of several gift cards that will be awarded immediately following the web chat. Viewers must be present to win.

About Princeton HealthCare System
Princeton HealthCare System is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that strives to anticipate and serve the lifelong needs of central New Jersey residents, including acute care hospital services through University Medical Center of Princeton, behavioral healthcare through Princeton House Behavioral Health, rehabilitation, home care, hospice care, ambulatory surgery, a primary and specialty medical practice, and fitness and wellness services. For more information, visit www.princetonhcs.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Andy Williams, 609-252-8785
anwilliams@princetonhcs.org

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