The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club podcast series (season 3, 4, 5), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.
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The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club podcast series (season 3, 4, 5), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.
Episode 2: Episode 2: S.6 Ep.2 Considerations for individuals with Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome when considering a prophylactic gastrectomy
CGA-IGC Podcast Series
20 minutes
2 years ago
Episode 2: Episode 2: S.6 Ep.2 Considerations for individuals with Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome when considering a prophylactic gastrectomy
This episode is hosted by Josie Baker, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor at The Ohio State University, and features Rachael Lopez, MPH, RD, CSO, a clinical research dietitian at the National Institutes of Health. Together they discuss the considerations for individuals with Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome when considering a prophylactic gastrectomy. This episode highlights the professional experience when working with these individuals before and after surgery, as well as the challenges individuals may face during this process.
CGA-IGC Podcast Series
The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club podcast series (season 3, 4, 5), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.
