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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2024 · 41 MIN

Colorectal Cancer Is on the Rise in Younger Adults

from The House of Surgery · host The American College of Surgeons

This episode offers a deep dive into an alarming trend — a rising incidence of colorectal cancer cases in young adults, not only in the US but also in other countries around the world. Steven D. Wexner, MD, PhD (Hon), FACS, a colorectal surgeon from the Cleveland Clinic in Florida talks with Matthew F. Kalady, MD, FACS, a widely recognized expert in colorectal cancer and its hereditary syndromes from The Ohio State University in Columbus. They discuss incidence, treatment options, and the importance of awareness and outreach.     Talk about the podcast on social media using the hashtag #HouseofSurgery 

This episode offers a deep dive into an alarming trend — a rising incidence of colorectal cancer cases in young adults, not only in the US but also in other countries around the world. Steven D. Wexner, MD, PhD (Hon), FACS, a colorectal surgeon from the Cleveland Clinic in Florida talks with Matthew F. Kalady, MD, FACS, a widely recognized expert in colorectal cancer and its hereditary syndromes from The Ohio State University in Columbus. They discuss incidence, treatment options, and the importance of awareness and outreach.     Talk about the podcast on social media using the hashtag #HouseofSurgery

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