Blue Mountain Health System will co-sponsor a free seminar, Understanding Colon and Rectal Cancer, with the Cancer Support Community of the Lehigh Valley and AHEC on Tues., Aug. 28, at 5 p.m. at the Bowmanstown Medical Plaza, 204 Bank St. in Bowmanstown.

Speakers will include David S. Bub, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Colon & Rectal Surgeon and Jen Sinclair, LPC, Program Director at the Cancer Support Community.Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the 2nd most common form of cancer diagnosed in men and women in the U.S. This free workshop will address the most current colorectal cancer treatments, side-effect management strategies, social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis and survivorship issues specific to people with colorectal cancer. Friends and family members are also welcome. A complimentary light meal will be included and 1.5 PSNA contact hours for nurses will be available. Space is limited and registration is required at (610) 377-7070.