Colorectal Cancer in the Elderly
CE Information
1.0 CME creditCompletion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
March 7, 2026Posted By
Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants
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Specialties
Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology / Oncology, and Primary CareClinical Topics
Colon Cancer, Geriatric Medicine, Oncology, and SurgeryColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality and morbidity. As our population gets older, the treatment algorithm becomes more nuanced. The goal of the session is to briefly discuss pathophysiology of cancer and explore various options available to treat colon and rectal cancers.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology of anal squamous cell cancer
3. Discuss options for colorectal and anal cancer treatment.
Speakers
Dr. Kang is an Assistant Professor at the UAMS Department of Surgery - Division of Colorectal Surgery. He is a native of South Korea who immigrated to the United States at age 12. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with minors in Spanish and Psychology at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. His medical degree is from Creighton University in Omaha, NE where he met my wife, Julie, who is a geriatrician at the Reynolds Institute at UAMS. After completing a 5-year general surgery residency in Cincinnati, he completed an additional fellowship training in colorectal surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is double board-certified in general and colorectal surgery and has interests in surgical education, healthcare disparities, and cancer care.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CME credit to attendees.
Accredited by AAPA.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 22 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 3/26/2025 to 3/7/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2013092.
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- Colorectal Cancer in the Elderly (Size: 4.16 MB)
Duration: 42 minutes | Quality: HD
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