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- Patient Centered Care
- 1.00 Participation
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The presentation will provide an overview of Integrative Medicine (IM) and Lifestyle Medicine for oncology patients, including definitions of IM, integrative oncology, and lifestyle medicine as they relate to the care of oncology patients. Specific strategies that may be incorporated to enhance the care of those affected by cancer will be highlighted, along with a description of the Integrative Medicine Consultative Service through the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP). Additional resources/w
- Research to Practice
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Dr. Trevor Royce from the UNC Lineberger Department of Radiation Oncology will describe relevant updates in radiation oncology for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina. With a focus on bladder cancer—highlights will include updates on techniques and indications for radiotherapy, toxicity monitoring, recent research, and other issues.
- Research to Practice
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Dr. Michael Lee from the UNC Lineberger Gastrointestinal Oncology group will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for gastrointestinal cancers for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina.
- Research to Practice
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Young Whang, MD, from the UNC Lineberger Genitourinary Oncology group will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for prostate cancers for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina. Additional topical management considerations or recommendations for this patient population may also be presented.
- Advanced Practice Provider
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Ali Shazib, DMD, will highlight the field of oral medicine and its integration into the oncology landscape (oral oncology), identify oral complications associated with cancer therapies, practical approaches towards managing oral complications, and discuss the role of multi-disciplinary care through going through cases. The presentation will include challenges associated with oral care for patients undergoing cancer therapy and its role in survivorship and beyond.
- Advanced Practice Provider
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Mary Peavey, MD, MSc, will provide an overview of the fertility preservation options available to male and female patients receiving treatment at UNC hospitals. She will also outline the steps to take when a patient expresses interest in exploring fertility preservation.
- Advanced Practice Provider
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Exploration of diet related factors that may affect patient response to anti-cancer immunotherapy.
- Patient Centered Care
- Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
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. Bell will provide context for understanding and addressing cancer disparities among American Indians in North Carolina.
- Advanced Practice Provider
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
This will be an interactive, introductory session on computed tomography with an emphasis on anatomy and common oncology findings.
- Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership
- 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, will discuss how treaty and wampum conversations have impacted the cancer care of Indigenous populations. Building on this foundation, Dr. Haring will describe how to create culturally congruent practices that will improve the quality of research and care to benefit Native Nations. Additionally, he will lead attendees in thinking about new ways to work together to provide sustainable cancer care for succeeding generations.