In this course, Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, NP-C, OCN, will go into more detail for treatment options and considerations for treating localized prostate cancer and the management of side effects.
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In this course, Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, NP-C, OCN, will provide a general overview of Prostate Cancer. The audience will learn about basic pathophysiology and epidemiology as it relates to both local and advanced disease. This course will then provide insight into the pros & cons of prostate cancer screening as well as the accepted diagnostic procedures & scoring.
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In this course, Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, NP-C, OCN, will discuss the different treatment options for advanced prostate cancer as well as considerations for management side effects and maximizing a survivor’s quality of life.
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Jonathan Sorah, MD, focuses on the work-up, staging, and treatment of advanced melanoma with a focus on the use of immunooncology through a combination of didactics and cases.
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What is breast cancer and how do oncology professionals care for patients with this disease?
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Trevor Hackman, MD, FACS, and Catherine J.
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Melanie N. Allard, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGAC-NP (student), will review basic gastrointestinal tract anatomy and discuss gastrointestinal cancer(s), workup, and treatment. She will differentiate between each disease type specifically with signs/symptoms, statistics, and management, and help attendees to recognize common side effects of treatment and management of symptoms.
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Care of the patient with lung cancer from the time of symptom presentation to the time of starting treatment. Chaely Medley, AGNP-C, will provide a brief overview of the types of lung cancer and broad coverage of types of treatments and symptoms associated with these therapies.
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Inadequate nutrition in the setting of cancer can lead to weight loss, malnutrition, difficulty tolerating treatment and/or a decrease in overall quality of life. Ashley Bradshaw, MS, RD, CSO, highlights the importance of proactive nutrition interventions to help improve patient outcomes.
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Come explore career options in nursing, pharmacy, radiology, and cancer registry with professionals in the field.
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