Diagnosis, treatment and prevention play paramount roles in addressing the critical challenges presented by colon cancer. Early diagnosis of these malignancies is pivotal, as they often exhibit subtle or vague symptoms in their initial stages, making timely detection a significant task.
During episode two of Making the Rounds’ podcast series discussing the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pancreatic and colon cancers, listen as Dr. Madappa Kundranda and Dr. Shivakumar Vignesh discuss the importance of colon cancer screening, and the rising instances of early onset colorectal cancer. Dr. Kundranda and Dr. Vignesh also delve into hereditary and familial cancers, explaining the difference between them and the significance of genetic testing.
Dr. Madappa Kundranda, is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist and division chief of cancer medicine at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies.
Dr. Shivakumar Vignesh is section chief of interventional gastroenterology at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and professor of medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, specializing in the treatment of complex digestive diseases and conditions.
To learn more about the oncology services available at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, visit www.bannerhealth.com/cancer.
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