ONLINE WORKSHOP: GI Cancer Treatment Explained: Understanding Radiation Therapy
GI Cancer Treatment Explained: Understanding Radiation Therapy
Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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A diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer can bring many questions about treatment options and what to expect. Join radiation oncologist Dr. Trudy Wu for an informative presentation exploring the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of GI cancers. Participants will learn how radiation therapy works, when it may be recommended, and how it can be used alongside other treatments. This workshop will provide patients, survivors, and caregivers with a better understanding of potential benefits, side effects, and advancements in radiation treatment.
Speaker: Dr. Trudy Wu is an Assistant Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. Motivated by a personal connection to cancer, Dr. Wu is deeply committed to improving outcomes for patients with cholangiocarcinoma and has served as a Research Advocate for The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation since 2019. She has also had her work published in leading journals including JAMA Oncology and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics. Dr. Wu is actively engaged in UCLA’s institutional initiatives aimed at enhancing education, mentorship, and professional development for medical students and trainees. She also created and hosts the At The Beam podcast, a widely used resource for oncology education among early-career professionals.
Zoom link provided upon registration.
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GI Cancer Treatment Explained: Understanding Radiation Therapy