Case Challenge

A 63-Year-Old Woman With Colorectal Cancer and Metachronous Liver and Lung Metastasis

Source: Improving Survival in Colorectal Cancer Through Optimal Management of Liver Metastases

A 63-Year-Old Woman With Colorectal Cancer and Metachronous Liver and Lung Metastasis


Faculty:

Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, MD, FACSDaria Zorzi, MD
  • Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, MD, FACS
  • Daria Zorzi, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/02/08

Expiration Date: 09/01/09


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing CE credits

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Begin the Case Challenge

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify current criteria for resectability of liver and lung metastases in patients with colorectal cancer
  • Discuss the use of systemic therapy to convert unresectable liver metastases to resectability in patients with colorectal cancer
  • Explain the rationale for staged resections in patients with extensive colorectal cancer metastases
  • Define the concept of future liver remnant and explain its clinical significance

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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