Addressing Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients with Cancer SPOC

Cancer and cancer treatments can affect patient’s memory, concentration, and other aspects of cognition. While this condition is often called ‘chemo-brain,’ cognitive dysfunction can be due to many factors in patients with cancer. Dr. Nakamura will review our latest understandings of this condition.

Target Audience

These courses are intended for medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, hematologists, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, physician assistants, radiologic technologists, researchers, pharmacists, trainees, allied health personnel, and others who are interested in care for patients and survivors in North Carolina.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Identify causes of cancer-related cognitive dysfunction
  • Describe the impact of cognitive problems in cancer patients on quality of life and medical outcomes
  • Recognize available treatments for patients with cancer experiencing cognitive dysfunction

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
11/01/2021
Course expires: 
12/31/2027
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Zev Nakamura, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

 

This Non-Credit Course does not have accreditation. It only offers general participation certificates.

Available Credit

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