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Best Practices in Nursing Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
STATEMENT OF NEED
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a complication of cancer treatment that may impair quality of life and lead to dose reductions or discontinuation of treatment. In one study, among 105 patients receiving paclitaxel for breast cancer, 36.2% needed dose reductions due to CIPN (Timmins et al, 2021). Whereas in some patients the symptoms improve with time, in others, there is progression with permanent nerve damage (ZajÄ…czkowska et al, 2019). At present, the... |
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Internal Medicine Comprehensive Review and Update 2024 - LIVE STREAMING
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Updates for Internal Medicine and Its Subspecialties
This program, the 64th annual Internal Medicine Update from the leading clinical faculty of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, provides comprehensive, high-yield instruction to ensure clinicians are current with the latest evidence and best practices to optimize patient care.
This program covers the breadth of Internal Medicine subspecialties, including:
• Cardiovascular Medicine
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Nursing Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome
STATEMENT OF NEED
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncological emergency that occurs when massive tumor lysis causes the rapid release of intracellular components into the bloodstream. Electrolyte imbalances characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia may be severe enough to cause acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, and even death. Current advances in cancer therapies can increase the incidence of TLS; therefore, identification of patien... |
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Answering The Call in Nonadvanced Systemic Mastocytosis
Target Audience
The design of this activity addresses the needs of clinical immunologists/allergists, dermatologists, gastroenterologists, hematologists, and other specialist clinicians who diagnose or manage nonadvanced systemic mastocytosis (SM).
Program Overview
Nonadvanced SM is a challenging disorder to diagnose and manage due to the heterogeneity of symptoms, anaphylactic triggers, and complicated therapeutic paradigm. In this unique and engaging Call-a-Colleague program, a panel of... |
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Recent Advances in the Treatment and Management of Endometrial Cancer
This live activity is designed for oncologists, obstetrics & gynecologists, primary care physicians, nurses and pharmacists engaged in the care of patients with endometrial cancer. This activity will represent a thorough team approach to patient care.
Further, this activity will address the following needs:
Clinicians require a review of risk factors and symptoms of endometrial cancer, as well as appropriate management of patients.
Clinicians need further education regarding new and... |
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Cancer Treatment Related Cognitive Impairment - Connie Carson, PhD, CCC-SLP
Oncology professionals, nurses, neuropsychologists, and psychologists have established cancer treatment related cognitive impairment (CTRCI) as a common side-effect of cancer treatment, impacting as many as 75% of cancer survivors; yet, speech-language pathologists have been silent in establishing their role in the treatment of this phenomenon. This presentation will provide the necessary background for them to be able to do so. Clinical symptoms will be defined and therapeutic suggestions off... |
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