Challenges in Preventing Colorectal Cancer

Robert E. Schoen, M.D., M.P.H.

Speaker

Dr. Schoen is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, and Chair of the Colorectal Subcommittee of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial.

Learning Objective

To review concerns surrounding the efficacy of colonoscopy.
To review issues surrounding colonoscopy surveillance in subjects at risk.
To review challenges to colonoscopy such as virtual colonoscopy.

Target Audience

Researchers and clinicians actively involved in topics that relate to cancer prevention and control.

Date/Time/Place

April 15, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m.
Conference Room 405
6116 Executive Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland

For Additional Information

Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program
(301) 496-8640

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