Case Challenge

Treatment of a 62-Year-Old Male With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

Source: Treatment Options in Colon and Rectal Cancers: The Role of Oral Therapy

Treatment of a 62-Year-Old Male With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

Faculty:

John L. Marshall, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/13/07

Expiration Date: 11/12/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Learning Objectives

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

Articulate the options for cytotoxic and targeted agents as first-line treatment of a patient with locally advanced rectal cancer
Describe the rationale for using neoadjuvant chemoradiation in a patient with locally advanced rectal cancer
Relate adjuvant treatment options for a patient with locally advanced rectal cancer

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.

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