CCO Treatment Updates

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

Update on the Use of Oral Therapies in Colon and Rectal Cancers

Module 1 of 1

Faculty:
David H. Ilson, MD, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/05/07

Expiration Date: 11/04/08

Physicians: maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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David H. Ilson, MD, PhD, describes recent data on treatment approaches using oral agents in the management of colon and rectal cancers.

Learning Objectives

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

Describe recent data on efficacy and toxicity of oral agents under investigation in colon and rectal cancers
Evaluate the results of trials using oral agents in combination with other cytotoxic therapies in colon and rectal cancer
Relate data on targeted agents being explored in combination with oral therapies for the treatment of colon and rectal cancers

Interactive Case Challenges

Management of a 65-Year-Old Male With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer and Gilbert's Syndrome

Faculty:
Alan P. Venook, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/02/07

Expiration Date: 11/01/08

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

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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 metastatic colorectal cancer and Gilbert’s syndrome
Describe the surgical considerations for primary tumors for a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer and Gilbert’s syndrome
Relate strategies for addressing treatment-induced neuropathy during administration of an oxaliplatin-based regimen for a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer and Gilbert’s syndrome

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 Credit(s)™

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John L. Marshall, MD, discusses strategies for pre- and postoperative management of a patient with locally advanced rectal cancer.

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

Adjuvant Treatment in a 74-Year-Old Male With Stage III Colorectal Cancer

Faculty:
Edward Chu, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/16/07

Expiration Date: 11/15/08

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

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Edward Chu, MD, discusses the appropriate approach for treating an older patient with stage III colorectal cancer.

Learning Objectives

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

Evaluate adjuvant treatment strategies available for older patients with stage III colorectal cancer
Discuss management strategies for addressing toxicity associated with adjuvant chemotherapeutic agents in colorectal cancer
Describe the use of capecitabine in lieu of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in the treatment of stage III colorectal cancer and the rationale for its usage

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