Ashley Weiner, MD, PhD, presents on the role of radiotherapy for small-cell lung cancer. She provides overview of radiation oncology, and a walk through a patient's pathway from initial consultation with a radiation oncologist to treatment and follow-up. Finally, she reviews the indications for, logistics of, and side effects of radiation for the treatment of small cell lung cancer (limited and extensive stage).
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Joe Polich, MSW, LCSWA, JD will provide a foundational knowledge to providers who come in contact with patients with cancer who are also experiencing IPV. Beginning with a quick introduction to some basic concepts of the dynamics of IPV in general, we will discuss the intersection of the provision of care to a patient with cancer and the dynamics involved in IPV.
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Cancer patients and survivors have higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to the general population. Cancer-related anxiety and depression may significantly reduce wellbeing and result in adverse treatment and survival outcomes. This lecture will provide an overview of psychotherapeutic modalities that can treat cancer-related distress.
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Noelle Robertson, MD, CAQSM presents an evidence-based review of outpatient primary care screening for breast, colon, lung and prostate cancer.
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Tracy Vernon-Platt, DNP, ANP-BC, will provide a systematic approach to EKG interpretation. It will also discuss common arrhythmias in patients with cancer, identification of the arrhythmias, and management strategies.
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The management of multiple myeloma is dynamic with a constantly changing landscape. Samuel M. Rubinstein, MD, MSCI, will cover recently published manuscripts and conference presentations that present practice changing data in the management of multiple myeloma.
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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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Zev Nakamura, MD will present on key topics related to cognitive issues experienced by patients with cancer.
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Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, and Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, OCN, NP-C, will highlight the multifaceted challenges faced by cancer survivors and emphasize the importance of personalized care. By examining the physical, emotional, and social needs that evolve over time, they will discuss strategies for approaches to care, including interdisciplinary collaboration, to improve quality of life.
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