Preventing Colon Cancer

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the management of stage II colon adenocarcinoma, which is defined by a lack of nodal involvement and invasion through the muscularis layer of the colon. If you have not done so already, be sure to check out episode 099 (overview of colorectal ca ... Show More

This week, we are joined by Dr. Christina Bailey, Associate Professor of Surgery and Program Director of the General Surgery Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for a discussion about the role of surgery in the management of patients with co ... Show More

This week, we kick off our discussion of adjuvant systemic treatment in colon cancer, beginning with Stage III colon cancer. We will review the evidence basis for adjuvant therapy as well as the two main chemotherapy regimens including duration and side effects. Content: - Why do ... Show More

March is colon cancer awareness month so in today's episode, I discuss oncologic treatment options for colorectal cancer with Dr. Hardeep Phull. Dr. Phull is Medical Director of Oncology at Palomar Health and Clinical Instructor at the University of California San Diego. He ... Show More

Today, we’re diving into an important and growing health concern: colon cancer. Recent studies show that cases of colon cancer are becoming increasingly common in younger adults. In fact, the rate has doubled among people under 50 since the 1990s, prompting doctors to lower the r ... Show More

Rates of colorectal cancer have declined in people over 65 but doubled among people under 50 in the last few decades. By 2030 it’s expected to be the leading cancer-related death in this age group. In today’s episode, gastrointestinal cancer and prevention specialist, Dr. Andy Ch ... Show More

Guest: John B. Kisiel, M.D. (@DrJohnKisiel) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@chutkaMD) Colon polyps are relatively common in our population and, in most cases, are relatively easily found and removed, thereby reducing one's risk of developing colorectal cancer. What are the various ... Show More

This week, we round out our discussion on metastatic colorectal cancer, focusing on more targeted therapies for this disease. If you have not done so already, be sure to check out episode 107 for the first part of our metastatic colorectal cancer discussion.Contents: - What is th ... Show More

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed each year worldwide. This highly anticipated series will take an in-depth look at this disease. In this first episode, we discuss the basics, including staging, tumor markers, and microsatellite instability testing, be ... Show More