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About
COLORECTAL CANCER COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

 

Join us on May 16th and 17th from 12-5pm EST,  for our 3rd Colorectal Cancer Community Conference!  By having those touched by the disease engage with healthcare professionals and other members of the community throughout every session,  we hope to EDUCATE and EMPOWER.  

Whether you are undergoing or beyond treatment, a loved one, caregiver and/or health professional, you are sure to find something that resonates with you!

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Speakers
Alison Ellis, RD Speaker image
Aneta Fishman Speaker image
Barry D. Stein Speaker image
Carine Legault, RN Speaker image
Chelsea Butler, SW Speaker image
Dave Robb Speaker image
Dr. Anita Mehta, RN, PhD, CFT Speaker image
Dr. David Roberge, MD Speaker image
Dr. Joanna Gotfrit, MD MHM FRCPC Speaker image
Dr. Jonathan Loree, MD MS FRCPC Speaker image
Dr. Maryjane Esplen Speaker image
Dr. Shamini Selvarajah, PhD, DABMGG, FACMG, FCCMG Speaker image
Gordon Levine Speaker image
Howard Steinberg Speaker image
Jason Abramovitch Speaker image
Jason Manuge Speaker image
Jesse Whyte, M.Sc., B.Sc., CAT(C), Speaker image
Jocelyn Laidlaw Speaker image
Kathryn White Speaker image
Leo Deveau Speaker image
Maria Marchese, PharmD, ACPR, MSc Speaker image
Marjan Shayegan, PhD Speaker image
Michael Groves Speaker image
Michelle Stratton Speaker image
Randy Thompson Speaker image
Robin deKlein-Stimpson Speaker image
Sandy Fitzpatrick, RN Speaker image
Sheilah Brukewich Speaker image
Suzanne Wood Speaker image
Agenda
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12:00
- 12:10
12:10
- 13:15
This session will explore standards of care and new therapies/interventions on the horizon & goals of treatment for the best outcome for you
This session will explore standards of care and new therapies/interventions on the horizon & goals of treatment for the best outcome for you
13:15
- 14:00
This session will explore what genetic profiling is, how to access it and what tests are standard and at what time.
This session will explore what genetic profiling is, how to access it and what tests are standard and at what time.
14:00
- 14:10
14:10
- 15:05
This session will explore how to navigate communicating your goals for treatment, actively participate in your own care and ask for a 2nd opinion
This session will explore how to navigate communicating your goals for treatment, actively participate in your own care and ask for a 2nd opinion
15:05
- 15:15
15:15
- 16:00
This session highlights complimentary community resources available to individuals with colorectal cancer and their loved ones.
This session highlights complimentary community resources available to individuals with colorectal cancer and their loved ones.
16:00
- 16:50
This session will explore coping strategies for adapting to new roles as well as getting comfortable asking for help
This session will explore coping strategies for adapting to new roles as well as getting comfortable asking for help
16:50
- 17:00
17
12:00
- 12:10
12:10
- 13:10
This session will cover the appropriate time to discuss Clinical Trials with your healthcare professional and what is the overall process as well as upcoming trials.
This session will cover the appropriate time to discuss Clinical Trials with your healthcare professional and what is the overall process as well as upcoming trials.
13:10
- 14:00
During this session, we will discuss what side effects to expect and how to manage them.
During this session, we will discuss what side effects to expect and how to manage them.
14:00
- 14:15
14:15
- 15:05
In this session, we will explore how a cancer diagnosis can shape/shift your outlook and priorities
In this session, we will explore how a cancer diagnosis can shape/shift your outlook and priorities
15:05
- 15:20
15:20
- 16:20
During this session we will address the unique needs of caregiving such as getting used to the caregiving role, managing difficult conversations and the fear of your loved one's recurrence.
During this session we will address the unique needs of caregiving such as getting used to the caregiving role, managing difficult conversations and the fear of your loved one's recurrence.
16:20
- 16:30