DAY 1: Monday, May 5th 2025

About Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Clarence Wong, MD, FRCPC, CAGF, Professor and Director, Div. of Gastroenterology, Dept. of Medicine, University of Alberta
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Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Clarence Wong, MD, FRCPC, CAGF, Professor and Director, Div. of Gastroenterology, Dept. of Medicine, University of Alberta
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The Radiotherapeutic Management of Primary Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Kristopher Dennis, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Radiation Oncologist, The Ottawa Hospital; Associate Professor, University of Ottawa
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Imaging in Colorectal Cancer: PET, CT, and MRI Explained

Dr. Claudia Ortega, MD, Staff Radiologist, Abdominal and Molecular Imaging Divisions, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, UMIC. UHN-MSH-WCH, Assistant Professor University of Toronto
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Genetics and Colorectal Cancer: Understanding Hereditary Syndromes

Sonya Grewal, MSc, CCGC, Genetic Counsellor, Outpatient & Community Services Centre (OSC), Clinical Genetics, North York General Hospital
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DAY 2: Tuesday, May 6th 2025

Medical Treatment of Earlier Stage Disease

Dr. Abdulazeez Salawu, MBBS, MSc, MRCP(UK), PhD, Staff Medical Oncologist, Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, University of Toronto
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A Guide to Ostomy Care & Management

Britney Butt, RN, MClSc, WOCC(C), Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse, Keck Medicine of USC
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The Utility of ctDNA in the Adjuvant & Metastatic Settings

Dr. Kevin Manage, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, Natera
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Coping Skills for the Colorectal Cancer Journey

Dr. Mary Jane Esplen, PhD, Professor, Psychosocial Oncology, University of Toronto
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Caring for the Carer: Managing Compassion Fatigue

Dr. Mary Jane Esplen, PhD, Professor, Psychosocial Oncology, University of Toronto
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The Surgical Management of Primary Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Shady Ashamalla, MSc, MD, FRCSC, Surgical Oncologist, Sunnybrook’s Odette Cancer Centre; Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto

DAY 3: Wednesday, May 7th 2025

Biomarkers in the Management of Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Aaron Pollett, MD, FRCPC, MSc, Provincial Head, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Program, Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario (OH-CCO); Anatomic Pathologist & Co-Director, Mount Sinai Hospital; Associate Professor, University of Toronto
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The Medical Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Monika K. Krzyzanowska, MD, MPH, FRCPC, FASCO, Medical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre; Chief, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre; Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
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Patient Advocacy in Cancer Care: Why It Matters and How to Take Action

Joanne Koskie, CEO, Empower Advocacy
Lauren Poplak
, VP, Empower Advocacy
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Interventional Radiology Treatments for Metastatic Disease

Dr. Elizabeth David, MD, FRCPC, Vascular Interventional Radiologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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DAY 4: Monday, May 12th 2025

Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Petra Wildgoose, MD, CCFP, MPH, Family Physician; Lead, Young Adult Colorectal Cancer Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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Radiotherapeutic Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Rebecca Wong, Radiation Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; Professor, University of Toronto
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Living Donor Liver Transplant Clinical Trial in the Management of Liver Metastases

Dr. Gonzalo Sapisochin, MD, PhD, MSc, Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncologist, University Health Network  
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Surgical Management of Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases

Dr. Anand Govindarajan, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Surgical Oncologist, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto
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Nutritional Recommendations for Optimizing Treatments for Metastatic Disease

Felicia Newell, MSc, RD, National Registered Dietitian, CCRAN
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DAY 5: Tuesday, May 13th 2025

Surgical Management of Colorectal Lung Metastases

Dr. Marcelo Cypel, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC, Thoracic Surgical Oncologist, University Health Network; Canadian Research Chair in Lung Transplantation
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Naturopathic Medicine: Addressing Colorectal Cancer Treatment-Induced Toxicities

Dr. Eric Marsden, ND, Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director, Marsden Centre
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Overview of CCRAN Resources & Programs

Christopher Mammoliti, BComm (Hons), National Patient Programs Manager, CCRAN; EAOC Patient Expert, Colon Cancer Stage 4 & Thyroid Cancer Survivor
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Supporting Sexual Health for the Colorectal Cancer Patient

Dr. Lauren Walker, PhD, RPsych, Director at Walker Psychological; Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Calgary
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Surgical Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases

Dr. Paul Karanicolas, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto
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DAY 6: Wednesday, May 14th 2025

Clinical Trials in the Medical Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Carlos Carmona, MD, MSc, PhD, Medical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto
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Life Beyond Cancer: Thriving in Survivorship Meet your My Colorectal Cancer Coaches

Helen Frederickson, NP-PHC, MN, Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Program, North York General Hospital, North York Family Health Team
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