Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Colon Cancer: Understanding Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Emerging Therapies
Speaker
Professor Mazer Ally
Coordinator
Jeff Sakihara
Colon or colorectal cancer ranks as one of the most
common cancers in the U.S. It continues to be a
leading cause of cancer-related deaths despite
significant advances in medical science. This
lecture will provide an in-depth exploration of the
epidemiological factors influencing its incidence
and the key risk factors that contribute to its
development. We will also explore current screening
methods and treatment strategies and investigate
promising innovations that could improve early
detection and patient outcomes.
common cancers in the U.S. It continues to be a
leading cause of cancer-related deaths despite
significant advances in medical science. This
lecture will provide an in-depth exploration of the
epidemiological factors influencing its incidence
and the key risk factors that contribute to its
development. We will also explore current screening
methods and treatment strategies and investigate
promising innovations that could improve early
detection and patient outcomes.
Speaker Bio
Presenter: Mazer Ally is a clinical assistant
professor of medicine at Scripps Clinic. He served
as chief of gastroenterology at Tripler Army
Medical Center and in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom as a squadron surgeon for the
10th Mountain Division, earning the Meritorious
Service Medal, and battalion surgeon for the 25th
Infantry Division. He completed his undergraduate
and medical education at The George Washington
University and completed his internal medicine
residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
professor of medicine at Scripps Clinic. He served
as chief of gastroenterology at Tripler Army
Medical Center and in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom as a squadron surgeon for the
10th Mountain Division, earning the Meritorious
Service Medal, and battalion surgeon for the 25th
Infantry Division. He completed his undergraduate
and medical education at The George Washington
University and completed his internal medicine
residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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