Grand Rounds - June 23, 2023
"New Guidelines for Colon Cancer Screening & Management"
Speaker: Peter S. Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP. Associate Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Objectives
- Examine the epidemiology and risk factors regarding colon cancer.
- Diagnose and clinically stage colon cancer in the primary care setting.
- Utilize chemotherapy drugs in the adjuvant and metastatic setting of colon cancer.
- Apply new research and developments incolon cancer for screening and treatment.
- Recognize the different clinical, socioeconomic, health literacy, language, and communication factors that impact patients from getting the care that is needed.
Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals
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