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October 16, 2026

Cancer Surgery: What Patients and Families Need to Know

Season 3 Episode 7

In this episode of the We Talk Health podcast, A cancer diagnosis can bring many questions and uncertainties—especially when surgery may be part of the treatment plan. In this episode, surgical oncologists Asad Azim, MD, FACS, FSSO, and Adil Ayub, MD, FACS, FSSO, discuss what patients and families need to know about surgical oncology.

From understanding when surgery is recommended and how treatment plans are developed to answering questions about chemotherapy, radiation, recovery and second opinions, Dr. Azim and Dr. Ayub provide insight into the cancer journey. They also share what patients can expect at their first appointment and how specialized cancer surgery is helping bring advanced care closer to home for patients throughout West Tennessee.

In This Episode:

✅ What a surgical oncologist does
✅ When cancer surgery may be needed
✅ When to see a surgical oncologist
✅ What to expect during the cancer treatment journey
✅ How specialized cancer surgery is available closer to home

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Host: Keith Sherley
Guests: Asad Azim, MD & Adil Ayub, MD
West Tennessee Medical Group – Jackson Surgical Associates
569 Skyline Drive, Jackson TN 38301
731-664-7395

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