Hereditary Colorectal Cancer: Lynch Syndrome and Beyond (RP1706E)

Fort Worth, TX US
June 15, 2017

This course will review methods to screen patients for Lynch syndrome in clinical practice to help physicians recognize patients at risk for hereditary colorectal cancer. We will outline clinical guidelines and management options for patients with Lynch syndrome. We will explore the utility of somatic or tumor-based genetic testing for Lynch syndrome and its clinical applications. The learner should gain a better understanding of the use of cancer genetic testing in both the tumor and the germline as it is applicable to their scope of practice. 

Target Audience

This course is designed for Hematology-Oncology, Family Practice, Internal medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, OB/GYN, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, Registered Nurses, Residents, Cancer REsearchers, Psychologists, Social Workers. 

Learning Objectives

  • Review methods to screen patients for Lynch syndrome in clinical practice to recognize patients at risk for hereditary colorectal cancer
  • Outline guidelines and management options for patients with Lynch syndrome
  • Explore the utility of somatic or tumor-based genetic testing for Lynch syndrome and its clinical applications
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA
  • 1.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
06/06/2017
Course expires: 
06/16/2018
Event starts: 
06/15/2017 - 5:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
06/15/2017 - 7:20pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Moncrief Cancer Institute
400 W. Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
United States

COURSE DIRECTOR

 

Theodora Ross, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Internal Medicine

Director, Cancer Genetics Program

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas

 

 

Accreditation and Designation Statements

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA
  • 1.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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