Gastrointestinal Complications from Oncologic Therapy

Guest: Robert Bresalier, MD
Host: Jay Goldstein, MD

What are some common gastrointestinal complications from oncologic therapies? How can physicians differentiate a side effect from a condition that requires further evaluation? Host Dr. Jay Goldstein welcomes Dr. Robert Bresalier, professor of medicine in the department of gastrointestinal medicine and nutrition at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, to discuss the role of the gastroenterologist in treating cancer and complications from oncologic therapies. Is there a way to prevent gastroenterologic complications?