March 11, 2019 | Dubai, UAE |

Cancer is on the rise worldwide.  It is estimated that 1 in 3 people will develop cancer in the future.  Dr. Maher A. Abbas was hosted on BBC Arabia to discuss colorectal cancer in the UAE and globally.  Colorectal cancer is the second to third most common cancer globally.   Colonoscopy examination of the colon remains the gold standard for detecting colorectal polyps and cancer.  Screening by colonoscopy saves lives.  The full Arabic interview can be accessed at

https://youtu.be/9Dg2jcCw12E  or https://youtu.be/dUR11km8BiY