North Carolina Community College OncologyThe North Carolina Community College Oncology webinars are designed in collaboration with the North Carolina Community College System for students enrolled in health sciences programs at community colleges across the state of North Carolina. These live webinars and self-paced online courses provide opportunities for students to become more familiar with strategies necessary for caring for cancer patients with the goal of improving cancer care and elevating interest in and awareness of oncology-related professions.

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Community College Oncology Webinar Archive

Caring for the Patient with a GI Cancer 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Julienne S. Harris, RN, MSN, FNP-C
 
Discussion of gastrointestinal cancers including risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment and survival. Discussion will also include information pancreatic cancer and the exploration of the recent and significant increase in liver cancer. Side effects of treatment will be discussed including the emotional impact and quality of life issues.
Caring for the Patient with Head and Neck Cancer 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Hazel Hampton, RN, BSN, CMSRN, OCN
Stephanie Shea, RN, BSN, OCN
 
Discussion of cancers of the head and neck, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment and survival. Discussion will also include information on the HPV vaccine. Side effects of treatment will be discussed including the emotional impact and quality of life issues.
Caring for the Patient with Melanoma or Other Skin Cancers 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Frances Collichio, MD
Nancy Thomas, MD, PhD
 
This lecture will have two parts. The first part will focus on prevention and recognition of melanoma and it will be given by Dr Thomas. The second part will introduce the student to immuno-oncology and show how the concepts of that field apply to the medications that are used in advanced disease. We will do this through case presentations.
Caring for the Patient with Colorectal Cancer 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP
 
Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, will provide an overview of Colorectal Cancer: prevention, screening, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, survivorship.
Caring for the Patient with Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Multiple Myeloma 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Thomas C. Shea, MD
 
Thomas C. Shea, MD will describe what these diseases are and how they manifest in most patients, the sort of general treatments required for each of these diseases, and what the needs are for patients and their caregivers while patients are undergoing treatment. He will also discuss anticipated complications and outcomes resulting from treatment for these diseases and long-term issues faced by patients treated for these diseases.
Caring for the Patient with Cervical Cancer 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Lyn Filip, RN, BSN
 
Lyn Filip, RN, BSN, OCN will discuss information about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for cervical cancer. The presentation will also share information about specials considerations for caring for patients with this diagnosis and information that can be shared with all individuals about ways to prevent this type of cancer.
End-of-Life Care Options for Patients with Cancer 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Christine Kistler, MS, MASc
 
Christine Kistler, MS, MASc will discuss the end-of-life care options that are available to patients experiencing cancer. She will also discuss resources that are available to family members during the cancer journey.
Understanding the Psychosocial Needs of Patients Experiencing Cancer 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Justin Yopp, PhD
 
This lecture will discuss the psychosocial needs of patients experiencing cancer. It will also provide information about resources that are available to family members during the cancer journey.
Caring for the Patient and Family Experiencing Pediatric or Adolescent Cancer 
NC Community College Oncology
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 Andrew B. Smitherman, MD
 
Describe the types, stages and diagnostic tests available for treating pediatric cancer patients. Discuss the treatment options, management of side effects and emotional needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families. Review pediatric patient outcomes with therapy. Discuss the importance of collaboration and teamwork to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes. This includes an emphasis on the family for pediatric patients.