UMass Memorial Health Care Cancer Center of Excellence offers a series of free, educational programs for our community, our patients and their families. Cancer experts, caregivers and patients share their knowledge and stories.
These programs are also available to health care professionals. Education credits may be available for some programs.
Fourth Annual
Colon and Rectal Cancer Symposium Knowing Your Risks, Understanding Your Options
Monday, March 5, 2012
8 am – 3 pm UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus
Faculty Conference Room
This free program includes continental breakfast, lunch and parking.
The physicians and caregivers of UMass Memorial Medical
Center and University of Massachusetts Medical School proudly
present a daylong event featuring what you need to know about
colorectal cancer:
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colonoscopy: Who, Why, When and How?
Genetics, Risk Factors and Prevention
Innovations in Surgery and Treatment: 2012 and Beyond
Diet and Nutrition
Survivorship: A Patient’s Thoughts
Keynote Speaker:
Chyke Doubeni, MD, MPH
Recognized by President Barack Obama
with the Presidential Early Career Award
for Scientists and Engineers
Dr. Doubeni is a "rising star" in medical
research and is currently overseeing studies
funded by the National Cancer Institute to
evaluate the effectiveness of screening
colonoscopy in reducing cancer deaths
among average-risk adults. Learn more about Dr. Doubeni.
This activity has been approved by the Department of Nursing Professional Development at UMass Memorial Medical Center for 5.5 contact hours. The Department is an Approved Provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, Inc., an Accredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Register Now!
Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also register by calling 508-334-5165.
