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This will be an interactive, introductory session on computed tomography with an emphasis on anatomy and common oncology findings.
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Donald Warne, MD, MPH, will describe health disparities and inequities related to American Indian cancer control. We will explore the legal basis for federally-funded health services to American Indians and the complexity of health policy at the federal, state and tribal levels that impact cancer control. We will provide a framework for health equity and a path forward to improve outcomes.
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Cancer touches all of our lives. For many Native communities, fears of cancer risk from environmental sources beyond their control are common. Some researchers, usually unaware of Native community concerns, can harbor the perspective that Native communities could be fruitful populations for studying the genetic risks of cancer. This webinar will help both sides of this chasm understand the other's point of view, hopefully leading to more effective communications and priority setting.
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Ronny Bell, PhD, MS, and Marc Emerson, PhD, MPH, in this collaborative session will provide context regarding the cancer disparities and efforts to address these disparities
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Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, will discuss how treaty and wampum conversations have impacted the cancer care of Indigenous populations. Building on this foundation, Dr.
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Sasha E. Knowlton, MD, presents an introduction to cancer rehabilitation, including details as to why function is important in cancer patients. Patients with cancer are living longer as a result of improved surveillance and treatment interventions. However, cancer survivors often develop functional impairments that can significantly affect their quality of life and independence. Dr. Knowlton will review common diagnoses and treatments in the field of cancer rehabilitation. She will also provide an overview of how cancer rehabilitation can help patients before and during treatment and into survivorship.
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Innovations in breast oncology can translate to improved patient outcomes for patients with early and late-stage disease. In this webinar, Dr. Ray will discuss the latest research findings and how they can be translated into the clinical care of patients with breast cancer.
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Erin Kent, PhD, MSc, and Loretta Muss, RN, BA, discuss how to recruit the caregiver into the patient’s plan of care and understanding the role and the stresses of being an oncology caregiver.
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Erin Kent, PhD, MSc, and Loretta Muss, RN, BA, discuss how to recruit the caregiver into the patient’s plan of care and understanding the role and the stresses of being an oncology caregiver.
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