Learn More About What’s New in Colorectal Cancer

Posted by Kate Murphy on October 23rd, 2011

CancerCare is offering a teleconference in collaboration with Fight Colorectal Cancer:

A panel of experts will cover topics including new treatments for colorectal cancer, clinical trials, personalized medicine, nutrition, controlling symptoms and pain, and communicating with your healthcare team.

Expert Panel

  • Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD — USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP — Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University
  • Diana L. Bearden, MS, RD, LD, CNSD — Supervisor, Clinical Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Carolyn Messner, DSW, MSW — Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

After presentations from the panel, people tuning into the telephone conference will have an opportunity to ask questions.

One Response to “Learn More About What’s New in Colorectal Cancer”

  1. October 24, 2011 at 5:00 pm, Dr Terrence Poole DDs said:

    recently diagnosed and had colectomy 3 weeks ago, 52 y/o with no comorbidities or symptoms. specimen out for Oncotype DX testing and awaiting results.

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