Episode #56: Preventing Progression from Barrett’s Esophagus to Cancer (how patient risk can be stratified to help save lives)

For Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam speaks with Dr. Srinadh Komanduri, associate chief of gastroenterology and hepatology and director of endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine, about efforts to educate the public about esophageal cancer and cutting-edge tools that are helping gastroenterologists determine which of their patients are at greatest risk of developing esophageal cancer.

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Episode #50: Predicting Cancer in Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus (a new test can help GI docs identify who is at greater risk)

Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus are at a higher risk to develop esophageal cancer, but it has always been challenging for physicians to determine which of their patients are at greatest risk.

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