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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 20 MIN

New ACS Report Highlights Key Trends in Cancer Treatment

from Surgical Readings · host The American College of Surgeons

In this episode, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, Medical Director of ACS Cancer Programs, about a new report from the ACS National Cancer Database (NCDB) that notes key trends in cancer treatment, as well as in-depth reports on outcomes for prostate cancer, esophageal cancer, and melanoma. Dr. Weigel also describes the history of the NCDB and future plans that will lead to more rapid and robust insights on cancer occurrence and treatment. Talk about the podcast on social media using the hashtag #SurgicalReadings

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