The mission of Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds is to provide a forum for high-quality oncology-based content.

This monthly series shares expertise and creates a structured network for our vast community by promoting professional development, creating opportunities for collaboration, and using evidence-based education to increase knowledge and skills to foster ongoing quality patient care

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Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Live Webinar
June 21 • 4:00 – 5:00

Evaluation and Treatment of Extravasation Injuries from Chemotherapeutic Agents
Robyn Tolley, AGPCNP-BC

Robyn Tolley, AGPCNP-BC, will identify cytotoxic vesicant and irritant drugs, evaluation of infiltration and extravasation, recommended non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments, and when care should be advanced to involve plastic surgery. She will also include an evaluation of risk factors and appropriate preventive measures to reduce the risk of extravasation.

 

Clinical Trials for the APP 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Live Webinar
July 19 • 4:00–5:00 PM

Clinical Trials for the APP
Clarissa Urban, MMSc, PA-C
 

 

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Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Live Webinar
August 16 • 4:00–5:00 PM

Exercise and Wellness as Part of the Cancer Experience
Carly Bailey, MA
 

 

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Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Live Webinar
September 20 • 12:00–1:00 PM

Oncologic Emergencies: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, and SIADH
Allison Beam, MPAP, PA-C
 

 

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Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Live Webinar
October 18 • 4:00 – 5:00

CRS and ICANS: Pathophysiology and Management
Bejal Kikani, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC
 

 

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Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Live Webinar
November 8 • 4:00–5:00 PM

Lung Cancer Screening Essentials
James Gruden, MD, FCCP
 

 

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Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Live Webinar
December 13 • 4:00–5:00 PM

CAR-T: An Overview of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy
Megan McElfresh, PA-C
 

 


Self-Paced Courses, Online Courses

 

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Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
May 30, 2023 – May 29, 2024

Oncologic Emergencies, A Deeper Dive: Neutropenic Fever, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, and Cord Compression
Laura Blanchard, MPAP, PA-C

Taking a deeper dive into the most common oncologic emergencies facing oncology patients. We will discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Neutropenic Fever, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, and Cord Compression. These topics are good refreshers for APPs practicing in primary care, urgent, emergency medicine, hematology/oncology, and inpatient medicine.

 

What is Cancer Rehabilitation and How Can It Help My Patients 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
May 10, 2023 – May 9, 2024
  Sasha E. Knowlton, MD
 
Sasha E. Knowlton, MD, will present an introduction to cancer rehabilitation, including details as to why function is important in cancer patients. Patients with cancer are living longer as a result of improved surveillance and treatment interventions. However, cancer survivors often develop functional impairments that can significantly affect their quality of life and independence. Dr. Knowlton will review common diagnoses and treatments in the field of cancer rehabilitation. She will also provide an overview of how cancer rehabilitation can help patients before and during treatment and into survivorship.

 

Oral Chemotherapy: Prescribing, Monitoring, and Safety 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
April 10, 2023 – April 9, 2024
  Aimee Faso, PharmD, BCOP, CPP
 
Oral chemotherapy has shifted the care of oncology patients from infusion clinics to patients' homes. This shift in care requires healthcare providers to not only manage patients differently but for patients to take on additional responsibilities. Aimee Faso, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, will address the issues related to the safe use of oral chemotherapy in oncology patients.

 

The Value of Integrative Medicine in Oncology Care 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
February 20, 2023 – February 19, 2024
  Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, ANP, E-RYT
 
Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, ANP, RYT, will provide an overview of integrative oncology which includes evidence-based strategies for helping to mitigatecommon cancer symptoms and cancer treatment-related side effects, as well as strategies that may improve one's overall healthand well-being along the cancer care continuum.

 

GVHD: An Overview of Graft vs Host Disease Post Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
January 13, 2023 – January 12, 2024
  Megan McElfresh, PA-C
 
Megan McElfresh, PA-C, will provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of graft vs host disease post hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

 

Sex and AYA's with Cancer: Mitigating Risk and Managing Sexual Dysfunction 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
June 17, 2022 – June 16, 2024
  Melissa Matson, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC
 
The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) years bring with them many developmental milestones. Among those milestones are the exploration of sexuality, sexual identity, and romantic relationships. Although we might think otherwise, AYAs with cancer are engaging in sexual activity at rates similar to their peers, but face challenges that their peers do not (increased risk of infection, bleeding, etc). Studies have shown that AYAs want sexual health information. It’s incumbent upon cancer care providers to initiate these conversations, but many feel ill-prepared. Let's talk about sex.

 

Right Image for the Right Patient: A Guide to Ordering Abdominal Radiological Studies 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
December 22, 2022 – December 21, 2023
  Lauren M.B. Burke, MD
Katrina A. McGinty, MD
 
Lauren M.B. Burke, MD, and Katrina A. McGinty, MD, will provide an overview of different imaging modalities for imaging the abdomen, as well as some of their common indications and patient-specific limitations. They will also discuss an overview of commonly used imaging modalities with an emphasis on understanding different modalities' strengths and limitations. The goal is to provide instruction on deciding when different imaging modalities and tests are appropriate for different pathologies.

 

Acute Radiation Side Effects 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
December 9, 2022 – December 8, 2023
  Lara Novak, PA-C
 
Lara Novak, PA-C, will provide an overview of acute radiation side effects from head to toe.

 

What can VIR do for you? 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
September 30, 2022 – September 29, 2023
  Katie Riffle, MSN, FNP-BC
 
Katie Riffle, MSN, FNP-BC, provides a quick glimpse into what procedures Vascular Interventional Radiology (VIR) offers, reasons behind clinical decisions and how to manage patients after. She will also discuss ways to trouble shoot CVADs, drains, and feeding tubes.

 

Ostomies, Tubes, and Drains 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
September 21, 2022 – September 20, 2023
  Julienne S. Harris, MSN, FNP-C
 
Ostomies, tubes, and drains are often necessary in the adult oncology population for various reasons and clinical scenarios. This presentation will serve as an overview of the different types of ostomies, as well as frequently used tubes and drains, such that APPs across all oncology disciplines will be familiar with their necessity, use, and common complications.

 

Laboratory Workup for Transfusion Reactions 
Advanced Practice Provider
NCPD/CNE
 
Available
July 22, 2022 – July 21, 2023
  Mariama Evans, MD
 
Join Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank Fellow, Mariama Evans, MD, for a review of transfusion reactions and their laboratory workup. Specific topics to include the most common transfusion reactions seen in cancer patients and the laboratory techniques utilized, such as Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) and elutions.