Cancer Survivorship: Colorectal Cancer Survivorship - Module 4
Cancer Survivorship: Colorectal Cancer Survivorship - Module 4 is organized by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Starting Date: February 1, 2023
Ending Date: January 31, 2026
Description:
The National Academy of Medicine, formerly called the Institute of Medicine, recognized cancer survivors faced complex physical and emotional health problems, which are often unmet. As of January 2019, there were over 1.1 million cancer survivors living in Texas. This 5-part series provides an overview of cancer survivorship, including phases of cancer survivorship, current trends and models of survivorship care, and evidence-based practices to reduce long-term sequelae of cancer treatment and the enhance survivorship care delivered.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
• Review the incidence of colorectal cancer
• Discuss the clinical course and survivorship implications for those with colorectal cancer
• Review the common systemic treatment strategies
• Identify secondary long-term potential health problems related to the treatment and disease categories
• Describe essential components of survivorship care for patients with colorectal cancer
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.