Sharing, Caring and Surviving Colon Cancer

New Advances in Care

A patient education program focusing on new treatments, radiation therapy, surgical techniques and clinical trials for colorectal cancer

Sponsored by Susie’s Cause and The Cancer Institute at

St. Joseph Medical Center

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

St. Joseph Medical Center

Noppinberger Auditorium

5:30 p.m.                     Dinner and Registration

6:00 p.m                      Welcome Susie’s Cause Foundation and  National Community Cancer Center Program Update

                       Mark Krasna, M.D., Medical Director, The Cancer Institute

6:10pm                        New Surgical Techniques in Colorectal Cancer

  Howard Berg, M.D., Colorectal Surgeon

6:30 p.m.                     Updates in Colorectal Cancer Treatment and Clinical Trials                                             Richard Schraeder, M.D., Medical Oncologist

6:50 p.m.                     Radiation Techniques Update

Jason Citron, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

7:10 p.m.                     What Role Does Genetics Play?

Nisha Isaac, Genetic Counselor

7:30 p.m.                                 Break

7:40 p.m.                     Panel Presentation: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Care

                                    Questions and Answers

Dr. Berg, Dr. Citron, Dr. Schraeder, Nisha Isaac

Penny Graf, Social Worker; Sue Currence, Ostomy Nurse;

 Rose Menton, Survivorship Nurse; Asa House, Nutritionist

8:30 p.m.                     Adjourn

This program is free of charge for patients, families and visitors. Seating is limited. Light dinner and complimentary parking are provided.

To Register Please Call: 410-337-1069