Cardiovascular Toxicities of Cancer Therapies

Brian Colwell Jensen, MD, will introduce the audience to potential cardiovascular adverse effects of contemporary cancer therapeutics.

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

  • Recall that cancer therapies can have on-target and off-target effects on the cardiovascular system.
  • Explain that trastuzumab is associated with cardiomyopathy.
  • Recognize that kinase inhibitors that target the VEGF signaling pathway frequently cause hypertension.
  • Discuss how myocarditis is a rare but potentially fatal complication of immune checkpoint inhibitors.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/01/2024
Course expires: 
02/02/2027
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Cancer Treatment in North Carolina: Research to Practice (formerly Medical and Surgical Oncology) webinars cover the spectrum of anti-cancer therapy, with a focus on recent research developments, both locally and at large, and what’s ready for regular practice. Perspectives from medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgery will be included.

This series incorporates an understanding of practice dynamics and concerns throughout the state of North Carolina, and the availability of clinical trials and subspecialty expertise to inform care.

These webinars provide FREE continuing education credit.

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Brian Colwell Jensen, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
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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