GICancers16/RoundtableTARGET AUDIENCE OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITY In addition to maintaining a sound understanding of the conventional but distinct treatment algorithms applicable to CRC and each subtype of non-CRC GI cancers, practicing oncologists must now rationally integrate targeted agents into their individualized therapeutic recommendations for the safe and effective clinical management of these diseases. By providing information on the latest research developments and their potential application to routine practice, this activity is designed to assist medical oncologists, surgeons and other healthcare providers with the formulation of up-to-date clinical management strategies for CRC and various non-CRC GI cancers. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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