Bruce Colwell, MD, FRCPC
Medical Oncologist
Associate Professor
Division of Medical Oncology
Department of Medicine
Halifax, NS
Amber-Lea Hubley, RN
Oncology Nurse
Halifax, NS
Leslie Maskell, RN, Con(C)
Oncology Nurse
Gastrointestinal Disease
Site Team Coordinator
Juravinski Cancer Centre
Hamilton, ON
1. Introduction to Colorectal Cancer
2. Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer
3. Pathway to Diagnosis
4. Tumour Classification
5. Treatment of Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer
6. Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
7. Dermatologic Toxicity
8. Gastrointestinal Toxicity
9. Infusion Related Reactions
10. Neuropathy
11. Neutropenia
12. Ocular Toxicity
This program meets Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) guidelines and is expected to support nurses in their understanding of mCRC. Endorsement is provided by CANO for a time period of two years, ending February 7th, 2027.
CANO/ACIO has made every effort to ensure that information included within this program is accurate at the time of endorsement. The information included cannot substitute for the advice or direction of a health care professional, and the association makes no guarantees, nor can it assume any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such information or for any damage incurred directly or indirectly from the information. Reference to any specific product does not imply its endorsement, recommendation or preference by the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology.
This program has been
accredited by the Faculty of Nursing of Laval University for 1.5 continuing
education units per 90 minutes of activity ending November 15th, 2025.
Faculty of Nursing of Laval University: Please note that in order to claim the 1.5 continuing education units attributed to this program, you must view all twelve videos. Once done, please refer to the following link in order to claim your certificate by the Faculty: www.uec.fsi.ulaval.ca
