Continue your learning and discussions from Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at DDW 2014, May 3-6 in Chicago, IL. As professionals in the field of GI, you need to be aware of new innovations and treatment options for CRC to best serve your patients. And with the recent attacks on colonoscopy, it’s important for you to stay current on this topic and what it means for you.
There are many sessions and abstracts submitted this year that focus on CRC. You will learn cutting-edge information from leading gastroenterologists ranging from perfecting the colonoscopy to polypectomy performance and the use of various medications and the risk of CRC.
View the high-level session details below relating to CRC. To review the full DDW 2014 program, use the new online tool and sort by date, sponsor, session title or time. MyDDW will also be available starting April 2.
Beyond Art: Science of the Perfect Colonoscopy
Sunday, May 4, 8-9:30 a.m.
ASGE
Type: Topic Forum
Colonoscopy: Proving Our Value
Sunday, May 4, 10-11:30 a.m.
ASGE
Type: Clinical Symposium
Colonoscopy Under Attack: Now What?
Monday, May 5, 8-9:30 a.m.
AGA
Type: Clinical Symposium
Pursuing Perfection in Polypectomy Performance
Tuesday, May 6, 10-11:30 a.m.
ASGE
Type: Clinical Symposium
Resolving Racial and Ethical Disparities in CRC Screening and Treatment: What Will it Take?
Tuesday, May 6, 2-3:30 p.m.
AGA
Type: Clinical Symposium
Synthetic, Non-Saccharide Glycosaminoglycan Mimetics Selectively Target Colon Cancer Stem Cells
AGA
Type: Abstract
Low Molecular Weight Procyanidins from Grape Seeds Enhance the Impact of 5-Fluorouracil Chemotherapy on Colon Cancer Cells
AGA
Type: Abstract
Aspirin Use and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer is Modified According to Colonic 15-Prostaglandin Dehydrogenase Expression
AGA
Type: Abstract
Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Large Sessile Serrated Polyps
ASGE
Type: Abstract
