Topics in Cancer Pharmacy in North Carolina: Updates for Oral Chemotherapy for 2022 - SPOC
Oral chemotherapy is becoming increasingly common in treatment of various malignancies. Although oral oncolytics are extremely beneficial for patients, they also present unique challenges for patients and providers alike. Implementing oral chemotherapy often requires a multidisciplinary approach. This lecture discusses several considerations for oral chemotherapy such as prescribing, patient education, adherence, medication access, cost and insurance authorization, monitoring, supportive care, and more. We will walk through a patient case to highlight practical suggestions for successful implementation of oral chemotherapy for patients.
Category
  • Research to Practice
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Cancer Genetics and Genetic Testing - It's Not All in the Family - SPOC
Genetic sequencing technologies are increasingly applied in the oncology setting for a variety of purposes. Genetic testing of tumor specimens can help clarify a diagnosis and inform targeted therapies. Kate Foreman, MS, CGC helps us navigate this field.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Laboratory Workup for Transfusion Reactions - SPOC
Join Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank Fellow, Mariama Evans, MD, for a review of transfusion reactions and their laboratory workup. Specific topics to include the most common transfusion reactions seen in cancer patients and the laboratory techniques utilized, such as Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) and elutions.
Category
  • Advanced Practice Provider
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Sex and AYAs with Cancer: Mitigating Risk and Managing Sexual Dysfunction - SPOC
The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) years bring with them many developmental milestones. Among those milestones are the exploration of sexuality, sexual identity, and romantic relationships.
Category
  • Advanced Practice Provider
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Cryotherapy for Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathy: Proven, Promising-appearing, or Hogwash? - SPOC
Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy is a major clinical problem that can lead to persistent issues for cancer survivors and can even limit the use of planned chemotherapy treatment during the course of care.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Get Left Behind “45 is the new 50” - SPOC
More than ever before, there are rising cases of colon and rectal cancers among young people.  Updated recommendations have lowered the age of screening to age 45 from standard age of 50.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Psycho-Oncology: Supporting the Mental Health of Oncology Patients - SPOC
Psycho-oncology or psychosocial oncology is a sub-specialty of oncology that addresses the psychological, behavioral, emotional, and social issues that arise for cancer patients and their families.
Category
  • Advanced Practice Provider
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Bridging the Bench and Bedside: The Amalgam of Academic Medicine and Its Effect on a Cancer Patient Experience - SPOC
Webinar DescriptionHannah E. Woriax, MD, will review several case scenarios and patient archetypes that have had their treatment course changed drastically due to recent landmark research studies. Dr.
Category
  • Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Meeting the Cancer Prevention and Care Needs of North Carolina’s Indigenous Communities-SPOC
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 for American Indians and Alaska Natives across the US. Dr.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
  • Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Testicular Cancer - SPOC
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men. We will discuss different aspects of this cancer from diagnosis, treatment options, and post-treatment survivorship.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation

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