Meet The Professors: A case-based discussion on the management of colorectal cancer in the adjuvant and metastatic settings

STATEMENT OF NEED / TARGET AUDIENCE

Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers in the United States, and the arena of colorectal cancer treatment continues to evolve. Published results from ongoing clinical trials lead to the emergence of new therapeutic agents and regimens and changes in indications, doses and schedules for existing treatments. In order to offer optimal patient care — including the option of clinical trial participation — the practicing medical oncologist must be well informed of these advances. In order to incorporate research advances into developing treatment strategies for patients, the CME program Meet The Professors utilizes case-based discussions between community oncologists and research leaders.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Critically evaluate the clinical implications of emerging clinical trial data in colorectal cancer treatment and incorporate these data into management strategies in the local and advanced disease settings.
• Counsel appropriately selected patients about the availability of ongoing clinical trials.
• Evaluate the emerging data on various adjuvant chemotherapy approaches, including the use of oxaliplatin-containing regimens, and the use of capecitabine or intravenous 5-FU, and explain the absolute risks and benefits of these regimens to patients.
• Integrate emerging data on biologic therapies into the management of advanced colorectal cancer.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Research To Practice is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Research To Practice designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.75 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

HOW TO USE THIS CME ACTIVITY

This CME activity contains both audio and print components. To receive credit, the participant should listen to the CDs or tapes, review the CME information and complete the evaluation form located in the back of this book or on our website, www.MeetTheProfessors.com.

This educational activity contains discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the Food and Drug Administration. Research To Practice does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings. The opinions expressed are those of the presenters and are not to be construed as those of the publisher or grantor.