Sonia S. Kupfer, MD provides an update on the evaluation and management of inherited colorectal cancer syndromes. Throughout her presentation, Dr. Kupfer looks at recognizing the clinical characteristics of hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, including:

• Understanding implementation of tumor testing for Lynch syndrome;
• Multi-gene panel testing for colorectal cancer.

She also provides data rates on the prevelance and identifiable factors of colorectal cancer, and gives an overview on various testing methodologies and their findings.

This presentation was originally recorded at the 'Colon, Rectum, and Beyond: Innovations in Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colorectal Cancer and Pelvic Floor Disorders' Symposium, October 10, 2014 Chicago, IL, for the University of Chicago Medicine.

Related Presenters

Sonia Kupfer, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterologist Sonia Kupfer, MD, is a skilled specialist in all types of digestive system disorders. As a physician in the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and the Celiac Center, she is particularly focused on diagnosing and treating ...

View full profile