Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Chandler Wilfong & Dr. Edward Cho of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at OSF Healthcare
Nov 27, 2025
Dr. Chandler Wilfong and Dr. Edward Cho, both HPV surgeons at OSF Healthcare, discuss their innovative approaches to gastrointestinal cancer care. They delve into the importance of their nursing navigation program and how it simplifies patient experiences. Their efforts are focused on providing world-class expertise locally, especially for pancreatic cancer patients. The duo also shares their excitement about advances in immunotherapy and how these developments contribute to improved survival rates for metastatic diseases.
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Local Complex GI Surgery Expands Access
- OSF's HPV surgeons provide complex procedures for liver, pancreas, stomach and bile duct diseases across a wide regional area.
- Focusing care locally reduces travel burdens and addresses rural cancer outcome disparities.
Cancer Institute Bridges To Academic-Level Care
- The OSF Cancer Institute enabled access to cutting-edge trials and technologies that resemble academic centers.
- Institutional focus on cancer care accelerated research enrollment and program development.
Bundle Appointments With Nurse Navigation
- Do bundle testing and appointments to minimize patient travel and visits.
- Use nurse navigation to coordinate same-day testing and streamline care for patients and families.