Health & Fitness
Lunch 'N Learn With The Doctors: Colon Cancer
East Brunswick Public Library hosts an online program about colon cancer treatment.
East Brunswick Public Library is hosting the next program in the Lunch 'N Learn With The Doctors on Friday, May 29 at 12:00 pm. This program will be held online on Zoom.
In this multidisciplinary talk conducted virtually, a panel of doctors will discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment and management of colon cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics include addressing who is at risk, the connection between polyps and colon cancer, determining the goals of care, postponing diagnosis during COVID, when early diagnosis saves lives, evaluating stages and treatment concepts, screening colonoscopy vs. diagnostic colonoscopy choosing between types of surgery, the role of chemotherapy and new treatments, and the role of radiotherapy for rectal cancer.
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The panel of speakers is Dr. Ira Merkel (Gastroenterologist, Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Medical School), Dr. Nell Maloney Patel (Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Dr. Joseph Pepek (Radiation Oncologist, Princeton Radiation Oncology) and Dr. James Salwitz (Medical Oncologist, Regional Cancer Care Associates, Central Jersey, Clinical Professor, Rutgers Medical School).
Attendees can submit questions for the doctors in advance. Questions can be submitted here.
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To join this Lunch ‘n Learn with the Doctors presentation, all you need is an Internet connection and a smartphone, tablet or computer. Space is limited, so register today by clicking here. Once registered, you'll be sent the link and instructions for this presentation and discussion.
This event will be held on the Zoom platform. Please make sure you have the application installed on your computer, iOS, or Android device.
This program is presented in partnership by Princeton Radiation Oncology, Regional Cancer Care Associates Central Jersey Division, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and East Brunswick Public Library.
