Colorectal cancer accounts for ~10% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, over the last three decades, the 5 year patient survival has increased from 56% to 71%. As with most cancers, the key to good outcomes is early detection. This is the first episode of a three part series on colorectal cancer. This episode focuses on screening. Many thanks to Dr Tristan Rutland who helped organise this series. This is the story of colorectal cancer (part 1). Our special guests are: Professor Ken Sikaris: chemical pathologists, Director of Chemical Pathology at Dorevitch Pathology and regular guest Dr Milan Bassan: gastroenterologist and Director of Endoscopy at Liverpool Hospital and returning guest Dr Tristan Rutland: lecturer, award winning anatomical pathologist for teaching and regular guest This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.