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Dr. Cavnar on the Importance of Multidisciplinary Care in CRC

Michael J. Cavnar, MD, discusses the importance of multidisciplinary care in colorectal cancer.

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    Michael J. Cavnar, MD, assistant professor of surgery, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, discusses the importance of multidisciplinary care in colorectal cancer (CRC).

    A multidisciplinary team is crucial in determining the optimal care for a patient with CRC, says Cavnar.

    Many patients ​with CRC present with abdominal discomfort​ or pain, says Cavnar. If a bowel obstruction is discovered, patients may undergo surgery. Moreover, in some cases, emergency surgery may be required.

    An initial work up may reveal liver metastases​, Cavnar says. Alternatively, ​sites of metastatic disease could be diagnosed years after identifying the primary tumor, Cavnar explains.

    Once a patient is diagnosed with metastatic CRC, imaging ​with MRI, CT scan, or another modality plays a critical role in determining the extent of the disease. ​Consulting a radiologist may aid in selecting the optimal imaging strategy for each individual patient, Cavnar concludes.