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.

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.

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.

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.