The College of American Pathologists hosted an engaging hybrid media briefing in Las Vegas with leading pathologists—the physicians who biopsy and diagnose disease. The live stream and media briefing took place on Tues., Oct. 22 from 10-11 a.m. Pacific, and consisted of three panels with CAP president Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP, moderating and participating in each session.
These experts discussed three hot-button topics:
- Dramatic Rise in Young Adult Cancer
- Removing the Word “Cancer” from Some Diagnoses
- Current and Upcoming Infectious Diseases
10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. PT
CANCER IN THE PRIME OF LIFE: UNPACKING CANCER'S GROWING IMPACT ON YOUNGER ADULTS
This session explored the rising incidence of cancer diagnoses in people under 40. Pathologists and patients discussed key factors driving this trend, the most common cancers affecting younger adults, and the unique challenges they face in diagnosis and treatment. The segment aims to shed light on how early detection, lifestyle changes, and advancements in research can improve outcomes for this vulnerable age group.
Moderator:
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center
Panelists:
Qihui "Jim" Zhai, MD, FCAP
President-elect, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Chair of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology and the holder of the Albert G and Harriet G Smith Endowment in Pathology at LSU Health Shreveport. Chief of Pathology at the Ochsner LSU Health System
Sue Chang, MD, FCAP
Chair, CAP Professional and Community Engagement Committee
Pathologist, Associate Clinical Professor, and Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at City of Hope
Sara McInerney Hauck
Executive Director, Indiana Women in Need Foundation (IWIN)
Elizabeth Wachsberg
Actress
10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. PT
WORDS ARE POWERFUL: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF REMOVING 'CANCER' FROM SOME DIAGNOSES
Our pathologists discussed whether to drop the word “cancer” from several different diagnoses.
Moderator:
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center
Panelists:
Kim H. Allison, MD, FCAP
Member, CAP Cancer Committee
Director of Breast Pathology at Stanford and Vice Chair of Education for the Dept of Pathology
Andres Matoso, MD, FCAP
Member, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Director of the Urologic Pathology Division at Johns Hopkins Hospital
10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT
STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE: WHAT PATHOLOGISTS SAY YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TODAY’S VIRAL THREATS
This expert-led discussion addressed the various viruses currently affecting the U.S. and the world. Top pathologists provided critical insights on what viruses are new, here already, those headed our way, actions to take, symptoms to watch for, and why timely testing is essential to safeguarding public health. This briefing offered practical advice and up-to-date information to help navigate the ongoing viral challenges.
Moderator:
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center
Panelists:
David A. Schwartz, MD, MS Hyg, FCAP
Member, College of American Pathologists
Deputy Editor in Chief for the Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Christi Wojewoda, MD, FCAP
Chair, CAP Microbiology Committee
Director of Clinical Microbiology for the University of Vermont Health Network
Teresa Austin Karre, MD, FCAP
Member, CAP Microbiology Committee
Associate Professor and Medical Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Watch the recording above.