Roswell Park Oncology Symposium Quarterly Series

Session Topic - Colorectal Cancer

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5-7:30 p.m.

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Join leading experts from Roswell Park for an engaging and interactive discussion highlighting the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer. Through real-world case studies, attendees will explore surgical approaches, evolving oncology treatments, and practical strategies to enhance patient care. This comprehensive educational program is designed for healthcare professionals across all disciplines seeking to stay at the forefront of colorectal cancer care.

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Target audience

All healthcare professionals, including: Gynecologists, primary care physicians, oncology surgeons, APPs, RNs.

Educational goals

  • Updates in colorectal malignancies
  • Surgical options
  • Palliative and long-care management
  • Case-based discussions

If you would like us to consider any challenging cases from your practice for discussion during our case-based panel, please submit them to Katie McMahon at Katie.Senick@RoswellPark.org.

Light refreshments and food will be provided.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5-7:30 p.m.

Gaylord Cary Conference Room
Research Studies Center - Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
665 Carlton St.
Buffalo, NY 14203

*Parking is available in the Roswell Park parking ramp at Elm and Carlton Streets - validation is included.

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Agenda

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 5-7:30 p.m.

Time

Topic

4:50-5 p.m.

Registration with hors d'oeuvres 

5-5:05 p.m.

Welcome Remarks

5:05-5:15 p.m.

What Type of Colon Cancer Screening is Right for My Patient? Current State of Colorectal Cancer Screening for Average and High Risk Populations
Kevin Robillard, MD

5:15-5:25 p.m.

Do All Rectal Cancers Need Surgery? Contemporary Use of Neoadjuvant Therapy and ‘Watch and Wait’”
Steven Nurkin, MD

5:25-5:35 p.m.

Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer: Outcomes from a Nationally Accredited Rectal Cancer Program
Anthony Dakwar, MD

5:35-5:45 p.m.

Surgical Management of Colorectal Liver Metastasese
Leonid Cherkassky, MD

5:45-5:55 p.m.

Who Needs Genetic Testing for Colorectal Cancer and What Do I Do If its Positive
Katerine Latina, MS, CGC

6-7:00 p.m.

Case studies

7-7:30 p.m.

Networking

Contact

For general questions about the event, registration or submissions for case-based discussions, please contact Katie McMahon at Katie.Senick@RoswellPark.org, or 716-845-1300 ext. 2527