"I think what we see from this study is that we need to start tracking this in clinical trials and control it better," she commented. "We also need to encourage – within health care systems, whether it be U.S.-based or other parts of the world – the importance of coordinated care," said Dr. Bendell. "We need to treat patients as quickly as possible after surgery."
Cosponsors of the symposium include the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, ASCO, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Biagi reported that he had no relevant conflicts of interest. Dr. Bendell stated that she had no relevant disclosures.