Another perspective

Anonymous, computer-generated comments from attendees at the Houston Colorectal Cancer Patient Meeting

Section A: Overview of patients participating in the survey

Section B: The initial diagnosis, consultation with a medical oncologist

Section C: Risks and benefits of adjuvant chemotherapy

Section D: Clinical trial participation

Section E: Recovery from chemotherapy, prevention of a second colorectal cancer

Section F: Patient Grading of Physicians and Educational Needs for Patients

Section G: Bibliography

Colorectal Cancer Update A CME Audio Series and Activity

STATEMENT OF NEED/ TARGET AUDIENCE

Counseling patients on the natural history, treatment options and personal implications of the diagnosis of colorectal cancer is complex and time consuming. The many available treatment options for this disease make it a challenge for medical oncologists to explain important information to patients in an understandable manner. This CME activity focuses on the perspectives of colorectal cancer clinical investigators and patients. The goal of this activity is to help physicians better understand how to optimally discuss colorectal cancer with patients in their practices.

GLOBAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Inform patients with colorectal cancer about the specific risks and benefits of various adjuvant systemic therapies.
• Counsel patients with colorectal cancer about treatment options and ongoing clinical trials.
• Develop an increased understanding of the patient perspective on cancer information and treatment decisions in colorectal cancer.

PURPOSE OF THIS ISSUE OF PATIENTS PERSPECTIVES COLORECTAL CANCER

The purpose of this issue of Patient Perspectives on Colorectal Cancer is to support these global objectives by offering the perspectives of Dr Marshall and patients with colorectal cancer on the translation and dissemination of complex information on colorectal cancer and its treatment in a format that would be helpful to patients diagnosed with the disease.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Research To Practice is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Research To Practice designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.75 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

HOW TO USE THIS MONOGRAPH

This CME activity contains both audio and print components, as well as corresponding PowerPoint slides on the CD. To receive credit, the participant should listen to the CD, review the monograph and complete the post-test and evaluation form located in the back of this monograph or on our website. This monograph contains edited comments, graphics and references. www.ColorectalCancerUpdate.com/Patients includes an easy-to-use, interactive version of this monograph with links to relevant full-text articles, abstracts, trial information and other web resources indicated here in blue underlined text.