Lecture Information

Presenter:

Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN 

Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor 
School of Nursing
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tammy Triglianos, PhD, RN 

Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP

Nurse Practitioner
Gastrointestinal Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Presenter Disclosure Information

Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN and Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.

 

Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Get Left Behind “45 is the new 50” 

More than ever before, there are rising cases of colon and rectal cancers among young people.  Updated recommendations have lowered the age of screening to age 45 from standard age of 50. 

Lecture Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to define the purpose of colorectal cancer screening. 
  • Participants will be able to identify barriers to colorectal screening. 
  • Participants will be able to list healthy behaviors for colon health. 

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