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ACS Cancer Leader Discusses Findings from Recent NCDB Annual Report

May 12, 2026

ACS Cancer Leader Discusses Findings from Recent NCDB Annual Report

In the latest episode of Surgical Readings, host Dr. Rick Greene talks with Dr. Ronald J. Weigel, Medical Director of ACS Cancer Programs, about the January 2026 report from the ACS National Cancer Database® (NCDB®), which notes key trends in cancer treatment, as well as in-depth reports on outcomes for prostate cancer, esophageal cancer, and melanoma. Dr. Weigel also describes the history of the NCDB and future plans that will lead to more rapid and robust insights into cancer occurrence and treatment.

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