Colorectal Cancer Update for Nurses
A Continuing Nursing Education Audio Series
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITY
Colorectal cancer is one of the most rapidly evolving fields in oncology nursing. Published results from ongoing
clinical trials lead to the continuous emergence of new therapeutic agents and changes in the indications for existing
treatments. In order to offer optimal patient care, oncology nurses must be well informed of these advances, including
the relative efficacy of new agents and regimens and strategies to minimize and manage associated toxicities. This
program provides nurses with access to the latest research developments and opinions of oncology healthcare professionals
with experience and expertise in the field, in addition to perspectives of patients undergoing treatment.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
To present the most current research developments in colorectal cancer and to provide the perspectives of medical
oncologists, oncology nurses and patients on the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR THIS ISSUE OF COLORECTAL CANCER UPDATE FOR
NURSES
- Communicate the risks and benefits of adjuvant systemic therapy to patients with Stage II and III colon cancer.
- Develop an evidence-based algorithm for the prevention and amelioration of side effects associated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy.
- Describe the clinical impact of and toxicities associated with the use of bevacizumab for metastatic colon
cancer.
- Recall the rationale for surgical resection as part of the multidisciplinary management of colorectal cancer with
isolated hepatic metastases.
- Discuss the role of the oncology clinician in the care of patients who choose alternative treatments to
complement conventional therapy.
- Recognize the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients, caregivers and their loved ones facing the
diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
This educational activity for 1.7 contact hours is provided by Research To Practice during the period of February
2009 through February 2010.
Research To Practice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses
Association, Provider Number P215-01/07-10. NJSNA is accredited by the ANCC Commission on Accreditation.
Provider Approval is valid through January 31, 2010.
HOW TO USE THIS CNE ACTIVITY
This is an audio CNE program. This website contains CNE information, including learning objectives, faculty disclosures, a Post-test and an Educational Assessment and Credit Form, as well as links to relevant abstracts and full-text articles.
To receive credit, participants should read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures, listen to the audio program and complete the Post-test and Educational Assessment and Credit Form online. A statement of credit will be issued only upon completion of the Post-test, with a score of 70 percent or better, and the Educational Assessment and Credit Form. Your statement of credit will be mailed to you within three weeks or may be printed online.
This program is supported by educational grants from Genentech BioOncology and Sanofi-Aventis.
