Conquering Colon Cancer

CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric plays a major role in raising public awareness about colon cancer and early detection. She joins Harry Smith to launch a special series, Conquering Colon Cancer.

After losing her husband, Jay Monahan, to colon cancer in 1998, Katie Couric became determined to share her newfound knowledge about this deadly disease. Her decision to become an advocate for colon cancer awareness and prevention seemed logical - over 6.3 million people watch the Today Show every day.