
Timely consultations relevant for family medicine, primary care, and general internal medicine topics for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. Offering CME credit for most episodes at https://ce.mayo.edu/podcast. Produced by @MayoMedEd.
Timely consultations relevant for family medicine, primary care, and general internal medicine topics for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. Offering CME credit for most episodes at https://ce.mayo.edu/podcast. Produced by @MayoMedEd.
Episodes

Thursday May 29, 2025
Genes and Your Health Series: Colon Cancer
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.
Guest: Jewel J. Samadder, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Professor, Mayo Clinic
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Talks, Dr. Denise Dupras interviews Dr. Jewel Samadder about colon cancer, with a focus on how genetics and family history influence cancer risk and screening strategies. Dr. Samadder emphasizes empowering primary care providers to identify patients who may benefit from genetic evaluation and early colonoscopy. He encourages clinicians to take thorough family histories and use them to guide screening strategies, helping catch cancer early — or prevent it entirely.
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