2011 Advances in the Management of Oncology Patients
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Start Date: June 20, 2011
Expiration Date: June 20, 2012
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and case managers who care for oncology patients.
Activity Description
This educational activity consists of recorded presentations from Advances in the Management of Oncology Patients held in Orlando,Florida on April 6-8, 2011.
This activity explores the status of current therapies, emerging treatments, and expected outcomes for pediatric and adult oncology patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. Advances in scientific research leading to specific diagnostic criteria continue to provide treatment options that impact post-treatment survival and patients' quality of life. This conference is designed to help health care professionals face the challenges of cancer management.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to
- Identify current and emerging therapies for pediatric and adult complex cancers.
- Discuss updates on screening tools and diagnostic technologies available for early identification and treatment.
- Examine the influence of clinical trials in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Recognize the emerging connection between obesity and the risk or relapse of cancer.
Agenda
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The Baby Boomers: A Geriatric Challenge for Oncologist
Dale R. Shepard, MD, PhD
1.0 credits
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Are We Seeing Advances in Treatment for Our Aging Population?
Philip C. Amrein, MD
0.75 credits
The Mystery of Melanoma: Emerging Breakthroughs for Targeted Therapy
Nikhil Khushalani, MD
0.75 credits
Letting Go: Negotiating End-of-Life Issues With Patients and Their Families
Sloan B. Karver, MD
1.0 credits
Updated Trends in Oncology Pain Management and Related Fatigue
Carmelita P. Escalante, MD, FACP
1.0 credits
The Role of Clinical Trials in Oncology
Razelle Kurzrock, MD, FACP
1.0 credits
Breast Cancer Update
Helen Krontiras, MD
0.75 credits
Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Cancer
Julian C. Schink, MD
1.0 credits
The Relationship Between Obesity and the Risk of Cancer and Cancer Relapse
Kathryn A. Allen, MA, RD, LD/N, CSO
1.0 credits
The Challenging Nutritional Needs During Cancer Therapy and Recovery
Maureen Gardner, MA, RD, LD/N, CSO
1.0 credits
Late Effects of Childhood Cancers: Research and Preservation of Fertility
Jill P. Ginsberg, MD
1.0 credits
Is the Role of Allogeneic Transplantation for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Changing?
Veronika Bachanova, MD, PhD
1.0 credits
New Trends in Neuro-Oncology
Peter Manley, MD
0.75 credits
Immunotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Thomas Schwaab, MD, PhD
0.75 credits
Proton Therapy in Pediatric Cancer Treatment
Christine E. Hill-Kayser, MD
0.75 credits
New Approaches to Treating Multiple Myeloma
Matt Kalaycio, MD, FACP
0.75 credits
Pancreatic Cancer: An Exploration of Treatment Options
Aaron R. Sasson, MD
1.0 credits
Oral Chemotherapy: Is Compliance an Issue?
Joan Lucca, RN, MSN, NP-C, AOCN
0.75 credits
Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Current Treatment Modalities
George A. Fisher, Jr., MD, PhD
0.75 credits
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- Completing the entire activity
- Completing the Pre- and Post-Activity Assessments, Activity Evaluation, and Application for Certificate of Credit forms
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Sponsored By
This activity is sponsored by OptumHealth Education.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported by Allos Therapeutics, Amgen, Eisai, Novartis Oncology, Shire, Cephalon Oncology, genzyme, Millennium, Novartis, sanofi aventis, National Marrow Donor Program, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Purdue.
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