Colorectal Surgeon Romie Mundy, MD will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer during a free seminar at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

During his presentation titled "Rectal Cancer: Navigating the Treatment of a Complex Disease," Dr. Mundy will talk about the basic anatomy, pathophysiology and epidemiology of rectal cancer; describe how it is staged and the impact of clinical staging on treatment options; identify surgical approaches and discuss their indications and results.

The seminar is from 6-7 p.m.in the hospital’s first-floor auditorium.

The presentation is part of the Meet the Expert series of seminars held monthly throughout the year.

Seminars are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served, and registration is required.

Nurses in attendance are awarded one continuing education credit at the end of the presentation.

Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley is located at 140 Lincoln Avenue in Haverhill, MA. 

For more information or to register, please email [email protected] or call Jean at 978.420.1168.

*This program meets the criteria for Continuing Education in Nursing in Massachusetts pursuant to 244 CMR 5.04, The Board of Registration in Nursing Rules and Regulations.