2008 Houston Seminar Webcast

Introduction and Welcome

Tim Turnham
Former Colon Cancer Alliance CEO

Joan Lunden
Noted journalist, bestselling author and healthcare advocate

6:10 minutes

Overview and background of the seminar tour.

Advances in Oncology

Dr. Cathy Eng
Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology

13:53 minutes

Highlighting current options for colorectal cancer oncology treatment and what is on the horizon including an overview of clinical trials and why they are important options.

Advances in Surgery

Dr. John Skibber
Professor, Surgical Oncology

10:42 minutes

Updates on new surgical therapies for colorectal cancer including management of the primary tumor and metastatic disease. Topics covered will include the role of laparoscopic surgery, new techniques for rectal cancer surgery, advances in liver and lung resection and ablative techniques for metastases.

Advances in Interventional Radiology

Dr. Kamran Ahrar
Associate Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology

8:51 minutes

Highlighting advances in minimally invasive treatments for colorectal cancer such as chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation, sir-spheres and cryoablation.

Questions and Answers

Moderated by Joan Lunden
Noted journalist, bestselling author and healthcare advocate

10:31 minutes

Opportunity for attendees to ask the panel of speakers questions.