Gastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Early Detection, and Risk Reduction
From Cancer Care Connections by Virginia Oncology Associates
March 28, 2025 · 32 min · Season 2 · Episode 19
About this episode
Dr. Yue Zhang discusses the challenges of gastrointestinal cancers and the importance of screening and personalized risk assessment.
Dr. Yue Zhang breaks down the complex world of GI malignancies, explaining how colorectal, pancreatic, liver, esophageal, and stomach cancers each present unique challenges. She explains why these cancers are often detected too late—when treatment options become limited—and how proper screening can dramatically change outcomes. While screening guidelines continue evolving, Dr. Zhang emphasizes that personalized risk assessment should guide decisions about when and how to screen. ...
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Yue Zhang
Topics covered
- gastrointestinal cancers
- screening
- early detection
- risk reduction
- personalized risk assessment
Keywords
- gastrointestinal cancers
- screening guidelines
- early detection
- risk assessment
- treatment options
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Virginia Oncology Associates
Books & works: Gastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Early Detection, and Risk Reduction
Places: colorectal, pancreatic, liver, esophageal, stomach
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