NBC News Daily: Dr. Amar Rewari Discusses Advancements in Cancer Care on World Cancer Day

On World Cancer Day, Dr. Amar Rewari, Chief of Radiation Oncology for Luminis Health, joined NBC News Daily to discuss the state of cancer care and the "United by Unique" campaign.

Despite the rising number of global cases, Dr. Rewari offered a message of hope, noting that according to the American Cancer Society, 70% of cancers now have 5-year cure rates. During the segment, he broke down how modern technology is driving these positive outcomes.

Key topics discussed in this interview include:

• Treatment Advancements: How faster, safer radiation treatments, immunotherapy, and liquid biopsies are changing the landscape of oncology.

• The Barrier of "Prior Authorization": Dr. Rewari highlighted the systemic issues patients face regarding insurance delays, citing that 9 out of 10 patients experience treatment delays due to authorization hurdles.

• Patient Advocacy: What questions patients should ask their doctors immediately following a diagnosis, including inquiries about personalized genomic testing.

• The #1 Screening to Get: When asked for the single most important screening to prioritize, Dr. Rewari recommended colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45, as it allows doctors to remove polyps before they ever become cancerous.

Watch the full clip to learn more about the latest improvements in cancer detection and treatment.