Moderator: Tanya Chawla

Perry Pickhardt, AIRP

This talk will provide an update on colorectal cancer (CRC) from the radiologist's perspective, including risk factors, the rationale for CRC screening, available tests, and advantages for CT colonography will be discussed. The spectrum of clinical presentation of CRC and special considerations will also be covered.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:  

• Summarize the rationale for colorectal cancer screening to understand its role in early detection and prevention.
• Recite the advantages & disadvantages of colorectal cancer screening using CT colonography.
   

Target Audience:

• Radiologist
• Resident
• Medical Student

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert