A new Netflix documentary addresses a topic few enjoy discussing: death. The doctor featured in this documentary is the author of a new book entitled "Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life," and she argues that conversations about death need to happen while people are healthy in order to avoid unnecessary suffering when one can no longer communicate their wishes.
Today we'll talk about facing the reality of death, prevention and treatment for colon cancer and the latest in wellness news.
Guests:
- Dr. Sonia Kupfer, gastroenterologist, The University of Chicago Medicine
- Dr. Jessica Zitter, author, "Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life"
- Dr. John Swartzberg, Editorial Board Chair, UC Berkeley School of Public Health Wellness Letter