Understanding Colon Cancer (Zoom)
Sep 26 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
This online program on colon cancer is hosted by Astera Cancer Care. Registration is required.
Key points on colon cancer:
- What is colon cancer
- Risks and prevention
- Signs and symptoms
- Screening and imaging
- Treatment and advances
- Prognosis
Dr. Aamer Farooq completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and a fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Prior to joining Astera Cancer Care in 2023, Dr. Farooq served as an attending physician with Florida Cancer Specialists. He has published his research in several peer-reviewed journals: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Thoracic Oncology and Journal of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Farooq was named Best Hematologist Oncologist by AY Magazine and won the prestigious Tsuguo Naruke Award for a research project at World Lung Cancer Conference. Dr Farooq is the Ex-President of APPNA Hematology and Oncology Chapter.
Event requires materials:
No
This event is Library Sponsored.
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