Lisa M. Gangarosa, MD provides an overview of epidemiologic trends in colorectal cancer (CRC) modifiable and non modifiable risk factors for CRC, and screening strategies for CRC.
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There are more than 56,000 North Carolinians incarcerated in local jails, state and federal prisons, and juvenile facilities across the state, and another 68,000 are on parole or probation in the community. The experience of incarceration is associated with higher allcause and cancer-specific mortality rates, making it an important to consider as a social determinant of health. Andrea Knittel, MD, PhD will introduce the epidemiology of cancer in prisons and jails, describe the massive cancer health disparities that are created and exacerbated by the criminal legal system, and inspire action to improve cancer care for patients impacted by the criminal legal system.
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Grief and bereavement are a reality in Oncology care for patients, their families, and for clinicians. Bailey Brislin, MDiv, BCC will review grief and bereavement theory, research, and practice as it relates to caring for Oncology patients and their loved ones.
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Defining and unpacking the many different types of caregivers that serve as essential members of our oncology patients' care team, as well as the unique stressors and needs that they present.
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In this webinar, Paul Perryman, MSN, MS, RN, NE-BC and Catherine Capp, MSN, RN, ANP-BC aims to define workplace violence and its impact in the healthcare setting. During this session, regulatory standards to address workplace violence will be reviewed as well as proactive strategies to reduce the risk of workplace violence and raise awareness on the incidence of workplace violence in the hospital setting.
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While food is no substitute for conventional medicine, it is a key factor in integrative and lifestyle medicine that can positively impact overall health and wellness. Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, MSN, ANP, FAIHM presents on how choosing a healthy eating pattern can not only reduce risk for major chronic illnesses, but in some cases can also improve outcomes in those living with chronic conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
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Lee Dagenhart, RN, BSN, and Pati Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN, will discuss providing thoughtful care for transgender patients going through oncology treatment. They will provide an overview of gender affirming care and associated vocabulary, describe the disparities faced by the transgender population, and provide an explanation of resources available to patients and providers to aid in caring for the transgender population undergoing cancer treatment.
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This course explores two ways to protect today's adolescents from a future cancer diagnosis: HPV vaccination and alcohol use prevention. For each topic, we will examine the latest evidence on cancer risk, address common misconceptions about risk reduction, and preview UNC-based research to advance prevention science in partnership with parents and primary care professionals.
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Jonathan Sorah, MD, will describes the work-up, characterization, and treatment of cancers of unknown primary and also present data/successes of our undiagnosed cancer clinic and future plans.
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Cellular therapy as a form of immunotherapy is a rapidly growing field for a variety of diseases. Brianne Buchanan, PA-C, will survey some of the latest research involving CAR-T and similar cellular therapies that can go from the bench to the bedside. She will also describe the wide range of cellular therapy options available to consider these for patients.
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