Strategies for Managing Toxicities of Oral Oncolytics - SPOC

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Oral oncolytics have revolutionized cancer care over the last two decades. Although they provide a more convenient & often more tolerable alternative to traditional chemotherapy agents, their unique mechanisms of action lead to a wide range of potential side effects. In this CPP panel discussion, Aimee Faso, Bianka Patel, and Kevin Chen will discuss the considerations when managing side effects for patients receiving oral oncolytic treatments for various solid tumor and hematologic malignancies.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe various oral oncolytics utilized in the treatment of hematologic and solid tumor malignancies
  • Explain key considerations in the prescribing of oral oncolytics
  • Develop a plan for toxicity management and monitoring for patients on oral oncolytics

 

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Course opens: 
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Course expires: 
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The mission of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds webinar is to provide a forum for high-quality hematology/oncology-based content. The purpose of this monthly series is to share expertise and create 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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Kevin Chen, PharmD, MS

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

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Aimee Faso, PharmD, BCOP, CPP

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
UNC Health – Pardee UNC Health Care
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Photo of Bianka Patel, PharmD, BCOP, CPP 

Bianka Patel, PharmD, BCOP, CPP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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