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August 4, 2026

Patient Perspectives: Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer at 26—Now Cancer-Free After a Liver Transplant

At just 26 years old, David Lyon never imagined that his symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of stage 4 colorectal cancer. After learning his cancer had spread to his liver, David underwent treatment, surgery and ultimately a liver transplant. David joins Dr. Scott Steele and transplant surgeon Dr. Alejandro Pita on this episode of Butts & Guts to share his remarkable journey, the importance of not ignoring symptoms and how the multidisciplinary t…

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August 4, 2026

Patient Perspectives: Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer at 26—Now Cancer-Free After a Liver Transplant

July 21, 2026

What Is a Hernia? Signs, Causes and Treatment Options

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. David Krpata, a Cleveland Clinic general surgeon and hernia specialist, explains what a hernia is, the most common hernia symptoms and how they are diagnosed and treated. Learn when a hern…

July 7, 2026

Trouble Swallowing? It Could Be Dysphagia

Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like food gets stuck when you eat? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Fady Asslo, gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida, explores dysphagia, a common swallowing disorder. He d…

June 18, 2026

FiberMaxxing: The Truth About Fiber, Your Gut Microbiome and Digestive Health

Is fibermaxxing just a social media trend, or is dietary fiber truly the key to better gut health? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic Registered Dietitian Julia Zumpano separates fact from hype, covering the gu…

June 9, 2026

From Medications to Meaningful Care in IBD

Explore how Shubha Bhat, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic, helps inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients navigate a complex and evolving landscape of treatments, from traditional medications to advanced bio…

May 26, 2026

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency

Dr. Robert Naples, general surgeon for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to break down exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). He discusses who is most at risk, current treat…

May 12, 2026

Advancements in Intestinal Transplants

Intestinal transplants are saving lives, and the field has never been more advanced. Masato Fujiki, MD, Surgical and Program Director of the Intestinal Transplant Program at Cleveland Clinic, breaks down why rejection rates h…

May 5, 2026

Chronic Pelvic Pain and the Effects on Digestive Health

Chronic pelvic pain affects millions of people, but its deep connection to digestive health is often overlooked. Dr. Ashley Gubbels, Director of the Center for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain at Cleveland Clinic, joins…

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