Marwan G. Fakih, MD - Medical Oncologist, Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, Deputy Director, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division Chief, GI Medical Oncology, Co-director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
From Becker’s Healthcare - Clinical Leadership Podcast by Becker's Healthcare
April 19, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
Dr. Marwan G. Fakih discusses the importance of screening younger patients for colon cancer and educating them about potential symptoms and clinical trials.
This episode features Marwan G. Fakih, MD - Medical Oncologist, Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, Deputy Director, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division Chief, GI Medical Oncology, Co-director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at City of Hope. Here he shares his thoughts around potentially screening younger patients, due higher rates of colon cancer. He also discusses the importance of educating patients to not overlook potential symptoms, clinical trials, and more.
People in this episode
Guest: Marwan G. Fakih, MD
Topics covered
- colon cancer screening
- patient education
- clinical trials
- gastrointestinal oncology
- younger patients
Keywords
- colon cancer
- screening
- patient education
- clinical trials
- gastrointestinal oncology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
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