Dr. Margaret Tempero
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
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Dr. Margaret Tempero is a gastrointestinal oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Episode # 525 • 18 May 2026
Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
Cut through the hype of Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests and learn how to counsel patients on the real-world utility, false-positive risks, and the “stage shift” debate of these emerging blood assays. We are joined by world-renowned oncologist Dr. Margaret Tempero, UCSF Cancer Early Detection and Interception, to discuss whether these tests are truly ready for clinical prime time.
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About
Dr. Margaret Tempero is a gastrointestinal oncologist and the director of the UCSF Pancreas Center and leader of the Pancreas Cancer Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
In research, Tempero was a pioneer in applying radioactively tagged antibodies for cancer therapy. She has led national research projects on gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer.
Tempero has held editorial positions on such prestigious journals as Cancer Research, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research and American Journal of Medicine. She is the Rombauer Family Distinguished Professor in Pancreas Cancer Clinical and Translational Science. Prior to joining UCSF, she was deputy director of the University of Nebraska's cancer center.
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