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April 05, 2021 Treatments for Colorectal Cancer
In this panel, Heather Yeo, M.D., Joseph Ruggiero, M.D., and Encouse Golden, M.D.. discuss treatments for colorectal cancer. They start by reviewing the staging of colon cancer and what to know at each stage. They highlight the latest advances and new surgical treatments for colon cancer. Lastly, they make the case for why a multidisciplinary team is so important for one's colorectal cancer care.

19 min
March 22, 2021 What to Know About Colon Cancer Screening
Andrea Betesh, M.D., Lea Lowenfeld, M.D. and Allison Yang, M.D., discuss the importance of colon cancer screening. The panel offers guidelines on how to choose the screening test that is right for you. They share the importance of knowing your family history, in preparation for a screening test. The doctors also help us to understand what to expect after a screening for colon cancer and how to understand your test results.
22 min
March 08, 2021 Advances in Sleep Apnea Care
Maria V. Suurna, MD, gives an overview of how the expert otolaryngologists (ENT physicians) at Weill Cornell Medicine manage sleep apnea with a range of approaches including both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. She also discusses the health and financial burdens of obstructive sleep apnea and new alternatives to continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) treatment options.
24 min
February 22, 2021 Management of Chronic Pain After Spine Surgery
Daniel Pak, M.D., discusses the management of chronic pain after spine surgery. He shares essential pain management strategies that will be important for patients. He highlights the multimodal approach used at Weill Cornell Medicine that can ease post-surgical pain while reducing the usage of opioids during recovery.
14 min
February 08, 2021 Caring for Burn Injuries
Philip Chang, M.D. discusses management of care for acute burn injuries and wounds. He shares how the care team at the Burn Center at Weill Cornell Medicine cares for patients using 21st century technology with old-fashioned personal touch.
19 min
January 25, 2021 Cervical Health Awareness
Evelyn Cantillo, M.D., MPH discusses the importance of caring for your cervical health. She shares the latest recommendations about the HPV vaccine and preventing cervical cancer. She offers guidance on keeping a healthy cervix and the importance of self-care for women.
16 min
January 11, 2021 The Innovative Center for Nutrition and Gastroenterology (ICHANGE)
As the only program of its kind in New York City, Sonal Kumar M.D., MPH and Carolyn Newberry M.D. discuss the coordinated care methods to treating gastrointestinal issues and weight loss at The Innovative Center for Nutrition and Gastroenterology (ICHANGE). They share how specialists at ICHANGE use a comprehensive approach to treat digestive health issues that are impacted by obesity. Their science-based approach is unique to each patient and no two plans are alike.
17 min
December 28, 2020 Addressing Breast Cancer Care Disparities Within Diverse Populations
Lisa Newman, M.D and Vivian Bea, M.D discuss the importance of early detection and diagnosis for breast cancer within minority populations. They focus on why there is such a disparity in access to care and how to close those that gap. They discuss the integrative cancer care approach at Weill Cornell Medicine, including clinical guidance and educational resources to help spread awareness of the risks of breast cancer.
20 min
December 14, 2020 Spinal Stenosis
Neel Mehta M.D discusses the myriad of minimally invasive spine treatments for spinal stenosis. He shares fascinating information on the Vertiflex Superion treatment for spinal stenosis that is available for patients at Weill Cornell Medicine.
16 min
November 30, 2020 Understanding Crohn's and Colitis - Part Two
In part two of our Crohn's and Colitis series, Randy Longman M.D., Ph.D and Dana Lukin MD, PhD, FACG continue their conversation on the main risk factors for IBD. They discuss how to identify initial symptoms and ways to recognize the triggers for flare ups. They also highlight the latest medical advancements in the treatments for Crohn's and Colitis patients.
18 min

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