Colorectal Cancer: Incidence, Screening & Adenomas

This Grand Rounds session, presented in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, will examine current incidence trends of Colorectal Cancer among both younger and older patient populations. Presented in partnership by a colorectal surgeon and a gastroenterologist, the session will review evidence-based screening options, risk-based screening options, risk-based screening guidelines, the incidence and clinical significance of colon adenomas, and recognition of common and atypical symptoms. The speakers will also discuss survival differences between early and late stage disease and review current treatment approaches for colon and rectal cancer.

Target Audience

This course is designed for hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, and residents.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Analyze current incidence and trends of colon cancer among both younger and older patients. 
2. Summarize current colon cancer screening options and apply evidence-based. 
3. Describe the incidence and clinical significance of colon adenomas.
4. Recognize the common and atypical symptoms associated with colon cancer.
5. Compare survival outcomes between early stage and late stage colon cancer. 
6. Review current treatment modalities for colon and rectal cancer.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/18/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2028
Rating: 
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The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidenced-based. In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence all parties in control of content are required to disclose all conflicts of interest with ACCME defined ineligible companies. None of the planners, faculty, and those in control of this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.​

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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  2. Complete Pre/Post Test
  3. Complete the Activity Evaluation

Learners who complete the requirements above will receive the designated credits they are eligible for. Learners interested in CME credit must verify their profession is listed in their profile in order to be eligible for credits.

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We recommend the following hardware/software to successfully view and complete the contents of this course:

For ease of use, we strongly recommend using a desktop computer to complete this course. The following desktop web browsers are compatible with our system:

Desktop: Chrome, Internet Explorer, MS Edge, Safari

While not recommended, if you are familiar with completing courses online you may complete this course using a mobile device. For those wishing to complete this activity on Mobile, the following systems are recommended:

Apple iPhones and iPad devices on iOS 10 or later
Android phones and tablets on Android OS 4.4 or later using the supported web browsers listed above.

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