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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.
The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Cardio-oncology is a newly expanding area of cancer rehabilitation in the exercise world. As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team, Gabrielle Brennan, MS, ACSM EP-C, CET, has a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology with a specialization in Cancer Care. Previously, she worked as an Exercise Specialist as the program director for the LiveFit Cancer Exercise Program. She will explore the program and numerous benefits patients gained from this program. The American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for cancer patients will also be discussed.
Integrative Medicine and Cancer Care SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
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
Meeting the Cancer Prevention and Care Needs of North Carolina’s Indigenous Communities-SPOC
  • 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.
Testicular Cancer - SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
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.
Pet Therapy in Oncology - SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
Lyn Filip, RN, BSN, OCN will provide an introduction into the benefits of Pet Therapy in a clinical oncology setting. The presentation will include certification process, training, policies and the story of "Herbie the Therapy Basset."
Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Get Left Behind “45 is the new 50” - SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
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.
Cryotherapy for Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathy: Proven, Promising-appearing, or Hogwash? - SPOC
  • Patient Centered Care
  • 1.00 Participation
$0.00
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. Cryotherapy is already an established treatment for other chemotherapy induced conditions such as alopecia and mouth mucositis. This course will explore the evidence for using this low-cost intervention to reduce the incidence/severity of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.

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