Colorectal Cancer: Prevention, Treatment & A Path Forward

SCRANTON – In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is hosting "Colorectal Cancer: Prevention, Treatment & A Path Forward" at 6 p.m. on March 19 in the College Auditorium.
 
This free event is a collaboration between Geisinger, Scranton City Mayor Paige Cognetti, Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown and the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
The evening will feature a panel of medical experts and personal testimonials from people affected by colorectal cancer. The discussion will be moderated by Samuel Lesko, MD, MPH, medical director of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.

Panelists include:
●      Joseph P. Bannon, MD – colon & rectal surgery, Geisinger
●      Christopher A. Peters, MD – radiation oncology, Northeast Radiation Oncology Center
●      Amber L. Sobuto, DO – medical oncology & hematology, Hematology & Oncology Associates of NEPA
●      Michael Kondash, DO – family medicine, PrimeMed Medical Group

Additionally, attendees will hear firsthand testimonials from:
●      Aimee Kearney
●      Matthew Stopper, MD

The event is open to the public and provides a unique opportunity for participants to interact with experts in the field. Community members, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about colorectal cancer prevention and treatment are encouraged to attend.

Visit the following link to register for the event: forms.office.com/r/cLfMFKiDN9

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