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Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
Immune (check point) Related Adverse Events 2021 SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
This is a case-based lecture to cover the common side effects and rare but important side effects of check point inhibitors and other immunotherapy agents.
Genetic Testing in Cancer Patients: A Case Illustration – SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
This talk aims to provide a general background on the breadth and application of genetic testing in cancer patients. We will also provide strategies for communicating with patients about the necessity and utilization of testing, by presenting sample patient cases to demonstrate these approaches.
If You Have to Ask, You Can’t Afford It: Addressing Financial Toxicity Among NC Cancer Patients SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Drs. Stephanie Wheeler and Don Rosenstein will discuss current concepts related to “financial toxicity” and how this applies to cancer care delivery in North Carolina. Current research including interventions in development to mitigate financial toxicity will also be reviewed.
The Aging Cancer Patient Population in North Carolina SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Dr. Hyman Muss will discuss recommendations related to specific needs of older patients with cancer. Updates will be presented regarding the implementation of the geriatric assessment into routine cancer care, as well as management strategies that are identified based on the results of the geriatric assessment.
Meeting the Needs of Transgender Patients with Cancer SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Terri Phoenix, PhD, and Patricia Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN, will discuss physical and psychological concerns of transgender patients who have active cancer or who are survivors. Session will address relevant terminology, recommended practices, and resources for continuing education.
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Reviewing Prevention and Treatment Strategies of Three Common Issues SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Dr. Michelle Gardiner will discuss topics relevant to common and problematic side effects of anti-cancer treatments.  Issues to be covered include; handling of acute infusion reactions, prevention and treatment of peripheral neuropathy, and the importance of recognizing and evaluating cancer-related fatigue in patients.
The Role of Race in Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survivorship — SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Samuel Cykert, MD, and Christina Yongue, MPH, MCHES, discuss the role of race in cancer treatment and survivorship. Topics may include issues around bias, access to care, and addressing disparities with systematic interventions.
Delivering Survivorship Care in North Carolina SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
An aging population, a growing number of cancer survivors, and a projected shortage of cancer care providers will result in a challenge in delivering the care for cancer survivors in the United States if systemic changes are not made, according to a commentary in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Mayer will discuss these issues with particular consideration to providing cancer survivorship care in North Carolina.
Use of Opioids in Patients with Cancer in North Carolina SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Amy M. Goetzinger, PhD, will discuss concerns and strategies related to the use of opioids in patients with cancer in North Carolina. Dr. Goetzinger will share best recommended strategies for the identification and management of cancer-related pain.
Meeting the Needs of Undocumented Patients with Cancer SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Webinar DescriptionJulia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW, OSW-C, will discuss ethical and practical considerations related to providing care for undocumented patients with cancer, with particular attention to considerations relevant to cancer care in North Carolina.

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