This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes including gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, oncologists, genetic counselors, gynecologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and cancer registry coordinators. This conference will provide an interdisciplinary educational forum to disseminate new knowledge on the identification and management of individuals and families with a genetic susceptibility to the development of gastrointestinal cancers. This conference will describe the clinical presentation, genetic basis, and cancer risks associated with inherited cancer syndromes and integrate familial cancer risk assessment, genetic testing approaches, assessment of actionable test results, and genetic risk counseling. The goal is to improve the identification of GI cancer syndromes, understand related cancer risks, and optimize strategies for the prevention and early detection of associated malignancies. This course will aid healthcare providers with the implementation of the best and most current evidence into their routine care for patients and families with inherited GI cancer syndromes.
The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
