Episode 84: Minority Communities & Health Risks - Gastric Cancer in East Asians
In this episode, we speak with Joo Ha Hwang, MD, PhD who is a Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Stanford University. We'll discuss why gastric cancer often goes undiagnosed until later stages, the lack of specific guidelines for screening and treatment in Asian populations, the prevalence and primary risk factors for gastric cancer, particularly H. pylori infection, with a focus on East Asians' elevated risk. Join us as Dr. Hwang shares insights on improving detection and prevention rates in this patient population. Read Transcript CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode84 Claim CE and MOC: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=1910