Nyack Hospital Hosts Cancer Symposium

Two cancer experts are schedule to lead Nyack Hospital's Annual Cancer Center Symposium.

The free program for healthcare providers is set for Friday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 - 10 am in the Krutz Auditorium at Nyack Hospital.

Presenters are Patrick M. Lynch, M.D., J.D., professor, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Umesh K. Gidwani, M.D., FCCP, FCCM, chief, Cardiac Critical Care Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital.

Lynch's program is "Identification and Evaluation of Patients with Familial Colon Cancer." After his presentation, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the recent advances in the knowledge of inherited GI cancer risk
• Recognize patients that have or may have conditions involving inherited risk and be able to arrange appropriate genetic counseling and testing
• Arrange clinical evaluations based on genetic test results or empiric familial risk
• Recognize that standards of care for genetic diagnosis and management do exist and can be a basis for malpractice liability

Gidwani's program is "Palliative Care in Practice-Putting the Patient First." After his presentation, participants will be able to:

• Understand the definition, scope and application of modern palliative care principles
• Describe the tools and techniques required for advance care planning
• Discuss the differences between hospice and palliative care
• Understand recent changes in New York State law pertaining to "Life Sustaining Treatment"

To register for the program call Nicholas Tsirkas, administrative director of the Nyack Hospital Cancer Center at 845-348-2236.