Christina Bailey

Dr. Christina Bailey, Associate Professor of Surgery at Vanderbilt University, shares her expertise on managing colorectal cancer through surgery. She discusses the crucial role of MRIs in rectal cancer diagnoses and explains the differences between low anterior resections and abdominal perineal resections. The conversation highlights long-term complications following surgery, optimal colon resection extents, and the timing for adjuvant chemotherapy. Additionally, she explores innovations like neoadjuvant therapy for metastatic cases, emphasizing patient discussions for informed decision-making.