Colorectal Cancer + Crater Lake and Money




The Jefferson Exchange show

Summary: <p>The Jefferson Exchange: March 14, 2013, Hour 1: </p><p><b> <span class="headlinetext">Colorectal Cancer</span> </b><br><br> It's not an occasion for feasts and parades perhaps, but March is Colorectal  Cancer Awarness Month.  Colorectal or colon cancer is a very common type of cancer, but also one of the most preventable types.  We'll discuss the features and detection of colorectal cancer with<a href="http://www.asante.org/find-a-doctor/profile/?id=573#OfficeInformation" target="_blank"><strong> Dr. Scott Nelson,</strong></a> a colon and rectal surgeon working in the Rogue Valley.</p><p>+</p><p><b> <span class="headlinetext">Crater Lake and Money</span> </b><br><br><a href="http://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Crater Lake</strong></a> is not only a spectacular place to visit, it's a real engine for the economy of the communities around it.  A recent study of dollar impacts from national parks shows Crater Lake bringing in $38.5 million to the region.  You'll hear how the money is spent and what visitors do with their time. </p>