Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know-LVHN

Join experts at this in-person educational event honoring Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Attendees will learn about the latest colorectal cancer screening guidelines, surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for colorectal cancer, hereditary colorectal cancer and nutritional recommendations for colon health. FEATURED SPEAKERS AND TOPICS Screening Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Ahmed Hasan, MD Lehigh Gastroenterology Associates Surgical Treatment Options Joshua Nochumson, MD LVPG General Surgery–Carbon Treatment of Colorectal Cancer: A Medical Oncology Perspective Nomasiko Hlazo, PA-C LVPG Hematology Oncology–Carbon Nutrition and Colon Cancer Deanna Rapak, MS, RD, LDN Nutrition Services at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Hereditary Colorectal Cancer: Looking for Clues in Your Family History Andrea Smith, MS, LCGC Gregory and Lorraine Harper Cancer Risk and Genetic Assessment Program When: Monday, March 20, 5-6 p.m. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. Where: Health Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Carbon, Community Education Room, 2226 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive E. Lehighton, PA 18235 To register, visit LVHN.org/carboncolonevent.