Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Reviewing Prevention and Treatment Strategies of Three Common Issues LIVE
Dr. Michelle Gardiner will discuss topics relevant to common and problematic side effects of anti-cancer treatments. Issues to be covered include; handling of acute infusion reactions, prevention and treatment of peripheral neuropathy, and the importance of recognizing and evaluating cancer-related fatigue in patients.
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 strategies for preventing and treating acute infusion reactions
Describe non-pharmacological and pharmacological ways to prevent or manage chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy
Demonstrate an understanding of cancer-related fatigue and treatable contributing factors
Additional Information
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20200812 Gardiner Chemo Side Effects HANDOUT 2-Up.pdf | 866.87 KB |
20200812 Gardiner Chemo Side Effects HANDOUT 3-Up.pdf | 596.37 KB |
Michelle Gardiner, PharmD, BCOP, CPP Clinical Pharmacist |
Presenter Disclosure Information
Michelle Gardiner, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
The Greensboro Area Health Education Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approved by the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy for ACPE.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
Available Credit
- 1.00 Participation