Clashes Over Coffee Debates

CME Credit Hours: 1.25

Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Identify benefits of Short and Long Course options and when appropriate in treating patients with rectal cancer
2. Explain the appropriate treatment and surveillance for Anal Dysplasia/AIN
3. Recognize when High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) is indicated and the data regarding HRA

Co-Directors 

Alexis Grucela, MD, Mount Kisco, NY
Richard L. Whelan, MD, New York, NY

Debate I: Short vs. Long Course Radiation for Rectal Cancer

Introduction
Alexis Grucela, MD, Mount Kisco, NY

Short Course Radiation for Rectal Cancer
Steven Hunt, MD, St. Louis, MO

Long Course Radiation for Rectal Cancer
Najjia Mahmoud, MD, Philadelphia, PA

Rebuttal: Short Course Radiation for Rectal Cancer
Steven Hunt, MD, St. Louis, MO

Rebuttal: Long Course Radiation for Rectal Cancer
Najjia Mahmoud, MD, Philadelphia, PA

Conclusion
Alexis Grucela, MD, Mount Kisco, NY

Debate II: AIN. Are We Doing Enough or Are We Doing Too Much?

Introduction
Richard L. Whelan, MD, New York, NY

AIN, We are NOT Doing Enough
Stephen Goldstone, MD, New York, NY

AIN, We ARE Doing Enough
Scott Steele, MD, MBA, Cleveland, OH

Rebuttal AIN, We are NOT Doing Enough
Stephen Goldstone, MD, New York, NY

Rebuttal AIN, We ARE Doing Enough
Scott Steele, MD, MBA, Cleveland, OH

Conclusion
Richard L. Whelan, MD, New York, NY

Adjourn