Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:

• List the risk factors for colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
• Identify the symptoms of colorectal cancer
• Compare the characteristics of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease with the characteristics in the general public
• Describe an effective surveillance program for colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
• Explain ways to teach patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease how to reduce their risks for colorectal cancer