Join us for 2023 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Events
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To Honor, Support and Educate Patients, Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Will Host Two Virtual Presentations on the Disease, Aimed at Younger and Older Adults Respectively.
Event #1: Myths and Misconceptions: Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults
Colorectal cancer has become more and more common among adults younger than 50. That’s why Weill Cornell Medicine and its hospital partner, NewYork-Presbyterian, are hosting a virtual discussion aimed at younger patients on Wednesday, March 8, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Please join our panel of colorectal cancer experts including Dr. Mehraneh Jafari, Dr. Ilan Weisberg, Dr. Heather Yeo and Dr. Lea Lowenfeld to learn about keeping a healthy colon and rectum, effective screening methods for colorectal cancer and the rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults.
The panel will address the following questions:
- At what age should I begin screening for colorectal cancer?
- How do I reduce my chances of developing colorectal cancer?
- Is colorectal cancer a “family disease” (can it be passed down)?
- Who is most at risk of developing colorectal cancer?
Please click here to register for this important virtual event.
If you don’t have access to the Internet, you can call (212) 225-8997 and enter the meeting ID when prompted: 953 5172 8319
Remember, early detection saves lives!
Event #2: Myths and Misconceptions: Colorectal Cancer in Older Adults
On Wednesday, March 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time, Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will team up with the New York City Department for the Aging in a virtual presentation featuring experts Dr. Mehraneh Jafari and Dr. Ilan Weisberg. They will focus on issues in colorectal cancer pertaining to adults over 50.
The two experts will address:
- Keeping a healthy colon and rectum
- Effective screening methods for colorectal cancer
- Innovations in surgery
To register for this important online event, click here.
If you don’t have access to the Internet, please call (212) 225-8997 and enter the following meeting ID when prompted: 934 3703 9492