Expert Analysis

Colorectal Cancer Detection and Diagnosis

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

Colorectal Cancer Detection and Diagnosis

Faculty:
Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/11/07

Expiration Date: 09/10/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 0.7 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

Describe the use of computed tomography colonography in the detection and imaging of colorectal cancer
Discuss the prognostic significance of tumor markers in patients with colorectal cancer
Explain molecular imaging techniques in the assessment of therapeutic agents used to treat colorectal cancer

Topics covered include:

Early Detection and Imaging
Assessing Therapeutic Response in CRC Liver Metastases
Tumor Markers
Molecular Imaging
Pharmacogenomics
Priority Issues in Colorectal Cancer: Colorectal Cancer Detection and Diagnosis

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