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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 clinical investigators.

GLOBAL 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 neoadjuvant, adjuvant and metastatic 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 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 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation 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, review the Internet content and complete the Evaluation Form located at www.MeetTheProfessors.com/CME. www.MeetTheProfessors.com contains edited comments, clinical trial schemas, graphics and references that supplement the audio program, as well as links to relevant full-text articles, abstracts, trial information and other web resources.

This program is supported by education grants from Genentech BioOncology, Roche Laboratories Inc and Sanofi-Aventis.