@people: #KatieCouric spoke at the Runway for Recovery show about the lasting impact of the “Couric Effect.” In 2000, the NBC journalist—whose husband died of colon cancer at 42—underwent a colonoscopy on national TV. The moment led to a surge in screenings, with rates across the U.S. rising by more than 20%.

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Friday 01 May 2026 16:02:30 GMT