The Silent Threat of Esophageal Cancer
05/15/24 • 34 min
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine from the largest healthcare system in the Maryland D.C. region: this is MedStar Health DocTalk.
In our latest podcast episode, host Debra Schindler talks with thoracic surgeon Dr. Duane Monteith and gastroenterologist Dr. Dana Sloan for a comprehensive look into esophageal cancer. They discuss everything from early symptoms and risk factors to advanced treatment options like minimally invasive surgery. This episode is packed with valuable insights that could make a significant difference in early detection and treatment.
For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine from the largest healthcare system in the Maryland D.C. region: this is MedStar Health DocTalk.
In our latest podcast episode, host Debra Schindler talks with thoracic surgeon Dr. Duane Monteith and gastroenterologist Dr. Dana Sloan for a comprehensive look into esophageal cancer. They discuss everything from early symptoms and risk factors to advanced treatment options like minimally invasive surgery. This episode is packed with valuable insights that could make a significant difference in early detection and treatment.
For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.
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MedStar Health DocTalk - The Silent Threat of Esophageal Cancer
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Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here on MedStar Health Doctor, you're listening to MedStar Health DocTalk Real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland DC region.
>> Debra SchindlerConsider the human esophagus. It's a unique motility agent, a hollow tube for which food travel
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