Colorectal Cancer in Young Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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April 30, 2026 · 12 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of colorectal cancer in young patients and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to their diagnosis and treatment.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: David Liska, MD Since the 1990s, clinicians have been seeing a significant increase in colorectal cancer among young patients, who are under the age of 50. A multidisciplinary approach is key as diagnostic and treatment considerations are specific to their age. Dive in with Dr. Peter Buch as he’s joined by Dr. David Liska, Section Chief of Oncology in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
People in this episode
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: David Liska, MD
Topics covered
- colorectal cancer
- young patients
- multidisciplinary approach
- oncology
- diagnosis
- treatment
Keywords
- colorectal cancer
- young patients
- multidisciplinary
- oncology
- diagnosis
- treatment
- Cleveland Clinic
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cleveland Clinic
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