Module

Colorectal Cancer: Demographics and Screening

Source: Research Priorities in Colorectal Cancer: Recommendations of the Scientific Leadership Council in GI Cancer of the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups

Colorectal Cancer: Demographics and Screening

Faculty:

Dennis J. Ahnen, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/04/07

Expiration Date: 09/03/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing CE credits

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss current screening techniques for assessing colorectal cancer patients
Describe novel biochemical and pharmacogenomic testing strategies for the detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer
Summarize key priorities for screening colorectal cancer patients
List risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer

Topics covered include:

Incidence and Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer
Risk Factors for CRC
Screening
US Screening Rates for CRC
Developments in Screening
Priority Issues in CRC: Demographics and Screening

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