Cancer seminar scheduled at Vanderbilt

The Colon Cancer Alliance and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will conduct "Conversations About Colo rectal Cancer" at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Vanderbilt University Student Life Center, 310 25th Ave. S. The educational seminar will teach patients how to initiate and maintain an open dialogue with their doctors, as well as present information and options on treatment strategies. All colorectal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family and friends are invited to attend. Nurses and other health-care professionals are also encouraged to attend. To register for the Nashville seminar, call 1-877-422-2030 or complete the online registration form at www.ccalliance.org. — ANGELA PATTERSON apatterson@tennessean.com