NCPD/CNE – ACPE – ASRT – CTR

June 8 • 12:00–1:00 PM

Cancer Genetics and Genetic Testing – It’s Not All in the Family
Kate Foreman, MS, CGC

Genetic sequencing technologies are increasingly applied in the oncology setting for a variety of purposes. Genetic testing of tumor specimens can help clarify a diagnosis and inform targeted therapies. Circulating tumor DNA can be detected in blood samples and can also guide therapy as well as monitoring for response to treatment or recurrence. Five to ten percent of cancers are the result of an underlying hereditary syndrome. Dedicated germline (i.e. hereditary) genetic tests are required to identify these syndromes, but other genetic tests may provide clues about the chance of a hereditary syndrome. Inappropriate use of other types of genetic testing to assess germline risk can result in harm to patients. We propose to provide education about various oncology genetic tests and their uses, with an emphasis on what those tests may (or may not) tell us about underlying hereditary risk. We will illustrate this with case examples, including a recent case referred to us who underwent prophylactic surgeries after being told she had BRCA1/2 associated hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome following incorrect ordering of a test that did not address germline risk and misinterpretation of the results.

NCPD/CNE

June 15 • 4:00–5:00 PM

Laboratory Workup for Transfusion Reactions
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.

CME – NCPD/CNE – ACPE – ASRT – CTR

June 22
12:00–1:00 PM

Topics in Cancer Pharmacy in North Carolina: Updates for Oral Chemotherapy for 2022
Bianka Patel, PharmD, BCOP, CPP

Oral chemotherapy is becoming increasingly common in treatment of various malignancies. Although oral oncolytics are extremely beneficial for patients, they also present unique challenges for patients and providers alike. Implementing oral chemotherapy often requires a multidisciplinary approach. This lecture will discuss several considerations for oral chemotherapy such as prescribing, patient education, adherence, medication access, cost and insurance authorization, monitoring, supportive care, and more. We will walk through a patient case to highlight practical suggestions for successful implementation of oral chemotherapy for patients.

NCPD/CNE – ACPE – ASRT – CTR

July 13 • 12:00–1:00 PM

Mobile health and ePROs/symptom assessment to assist with surgical recovery
Angela Smith, MD, MS

 

NCPD/CNE

July 20 • 4:00–5:00 PM

  Ostomies and Enteral Tubes
  Julienne S. Harris, MSN, FNP-C

 Julienne S. Harris, MSN, FNP-C, will discuss the cancer-related indications for ostomies, types of ostomies, and respective management strategies. Additionally, she will discuss indications and management strategies for enteral tubes.

CME – NCPD/CNE – ACPE – ASRT – CTR

July 27 • 12:00–1:00 PM

Lymphoma Management in North Carolina: Updates for 2022
Christopher Dittus, DO, MPH

Christopher Dittus, DO, MPH, from the UNC Lineberger Lymphoma group will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for rare lymphomas for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina. Additional topical management considerations or recommendations for this patient population may also be presented.

NCPD/CNE – ACPE – ASRT –CTR

August 10, 2022
12:00–1:00 PM

Psycho-Social Complications of Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment During the Pandemic
Justin Yopp, PhD
 

NCPD/CNE

August 17 • 4:00–5:00 PM

  What can VIR do for you?
  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.

CME – NCPD/CNE – ACPE – ASRT – CTR

August 24
12:00–1:00 PM

Radiation Oncology in North Carolina: Updates for 2022
Arthur Blackstock, Jr., MD