Review of GI Malignancies MedChat

Podcast: A Review of GI Malignancies
 
Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat39
 
Target Audience            
This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties.
 
 
Statement of Need
The prognosis of gastric cancer is closely related to the stage of diagnosis. Early gastric cancer (EGC) is limited to mucosa and submucosa and when found early it has a greater than 90% survival rate. Therefore practitioners should be aware of the risks of EGC and recognize the symptoms that are commonly associated with GI malignancies.
 
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
Define the scope of gastric intestinal (GI) cancers. List the risks, red flags and symptoms of GI problems that are associated with GI malignancies. Describe the applicable screenings and diagnostic guidelines. Discuss the role of the multidisciplinary team in the treatment of GI cancers.
 
Moderator
Joe Flynn, D.O.
Chief Administrative Officer
Norton Medical Group
Physician-in-Chief
Norton Cancer Institute
 
Speaker
Douglas Nelson, M.D.
Hematology Oncologist
Norton Cancer Institute
 
Moderator and Planner Disclosures 
The planners and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose.  The speaker, Douglas Nelson, M.D. has relevant relationships with: Bristol Myers Squibb - Stock; Invitae – Stock; Mirati Therapeutics – Stock; Myriad – Stock; Natera – Stock; and Zymeworks - Stock. These relationships have been successfully mitigated.
 
Commercial Support 
There was no commercial support for this activity.
 
Physician Credits
American Medical Association
 
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Resources for Additional Study 
The role of primary care physicians in early diagnosis and treatment of chronic gastrointestinal diseases
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24648750/
 
Primary Care Provider Beliefs and Recommendations About Colorectal Cancer Screening in Four Healthcare Systems
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32669318/
 
Cancer risk perception and physician communication behaviors on cervical cancer and colorectal cancer screening
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34427182/
 
 
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Date of Original Release |May 2022
Course Termination Date | May 2024
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org