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Topics Covered

  • Overview of Colorectal Cancer
  • New Treatment Approaches
  • Predicting Response to Treatment: The Role of Personalized Medicine
  • Clinical Trials
  • KRAS Gene and Targeted Cancer Therapies
  • Controlling Symptoms and Pain
  • Nutritional Concerns and Tips
  • Communicating with Your Health Care Team
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD
Professor of Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Associate Director, Clinical Research, Kathryn Balakrishan Chair for Cancer Research, Director, USC Center for Molecular Pathways and Drug Discovery, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
David P. Ryan, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Clinical Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Diana L. Bearden, MS, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC
Supervisor, Clinical Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Carolyn Messner, DSW, MSW
Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on October 26, 2011.

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The information presented in this workshop is provided for your general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are aware of your specific situation. We encourage you to take information and questions back to your individual health care provider as a way of creating a dialogue and partnership about your cancer and your treatment.