WNC Colorectal Cancer Evidence Academy:From Prevention to Treatment

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 27th, 2010

WNC Conference Brochure CoverSpend a day learning about colorectal cancer prevention and treatment with a focus on its burden in western North Carolina.

The Western North Carolina Evidence Academy plans a full day conference on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center to explore issues of screening and advances in colorectal cancer treatment.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.  Registration deadline is March 5.

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, survivors and caregivers in Western North Carolina are invited to participate.  CMEs and CEUs are available at no cost.

  • WNC Colorectal Cancer Evidence Academy: From Prevention to Treatment
  • Friday, March 12, 2010
  • 8 am to 5 pm
  • Lake Junaluska Conference Center Terrace Auditorium
  • 91 N. Lakeshore Drive
  • Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

The conference is a collaborative project of UNC Lineberg Comprehensive Cancer Center Program, North Carolina Comprehensive Cancer Program, Mountain Area Health Education Center, and the Comprehensive Cancer Control Collaborative of North Carolina in partnership with the American Cancer Society and Mission Hospitals.

C3 Board Member and stage IV colorectal cancer survivor Gordon Cole will lead an afternoon breakout session on Survivorship and Advocacy

If you have questions about the program contact:

  • Molly Black (molly.black@cancer.org, 828-713-0009)  or
  • Jane Laping (laping@email.unc.edu, 828-277-7342

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