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Colon Cancer Symposium: Risks, Signs & Treatment

In the United States, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women. An estimated 136,830 will be diagnosed this year and 50,310 will die. This symposium provides the latest information on colon cancer detection, diagnosis and the latest concepts on treatment options and cancer support for those facing colon cancer, caregivers and family.

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS
LIGHT BREAKFAST 7:30 AM
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SCHEDULE:

7:30 a.m. - Registration & Light Continental Breakfast

8:15 a.m. - Thomas Fogel, M.D., Moderator, Opening remarks

8:40 a.m. - Lyndsay Heitmann, LCSW, Social Services help for Colon Cancer

9:00 a.m. - Debra Lawry, R.N., OCN, Patient Navigation Services for Colon Cancer

9:20 a.m. - Fred Mortazavi, M.D., Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer

9:40 a.m. - Douglas Woodburn, M.D., Colon and Rectal Cancer in the 21st Century

10:00 a.m. - Break/Exhibit Tables

11:00 a.m. - Daphne Weiland, RN, Ostomy support for Colon Cancer

11:20 a.m. - Lydia Webster, Colon Cancer Survivor speaker

11:40 a.m. - Heather Gilliam, MPH, RD, Dietitian

12:00 p.m. - Question & Answer Expert Panel Discussion

1:00 p.m. - Adjourn