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Toxicity Management and Symptom Control in Advanced RCC: Playbook Update
STATEMENT OF NEED
Each year, more than 430,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed worldwide. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which includes clear cell, papillary, and chromophobe subtypes, is the most common form of kidney cancer. In recent years, the rise of immunotherapy and targeted therapy has contributed to a revolution in the treatment of RCC, with several novel agents and combinations granted approval. While these treatments demonstrate superior efficacy compared with previous standard... |
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What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 1: HER2 in NSCLC: Actionable Insights and Testing Recommendations
STATEMENT OF NEED
With the identification of oncogenic drivers and the development of targeted therapies, comprehensive molecular assessment has become a cornerstone of non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) alterations, which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are emerging therapeutic targets. While testing can be used to guide treatment decisions, the heterogeneity of HER2 alterations and th... |
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What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 2: Current and Emerging Treatments for HER2-Mutated NSCLC
STATEMENT OF NEED
In recent years, the discovery of oncogenic drivers and development of targeted therapies have transformed the treatment of advanced non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Alterations in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are therapeutic targets. Several HER2-targeted therapies are under investigation in NSCLC and have demonstrated clinical benefit, with trastuzumab deruxtecan re... |
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Podcast: What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 1: HER2 in NSCLC: Actionable Insights and Testing Recommendations
STATEMENT OF NEED
With the identification of oncogenic drivers and the development of targeted therapies, comprehensive molecular assessment has become a cornerstone of non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) alterations, which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are emerging therapeutic targets. While testing can be used to guide treatment decisions, the heterogeneity of HER2 alterations and th... |
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Podcast: What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 2: Current and Emerging Treatments for HER2-Mutated NSCLC
STATEMENT OF NEED
In recent years, the discovery of oncogenic drivers and development of targeted therapies have transformed the treatment of advanced non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Alterations in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are therapeutic targets. Several HER2-targeted therapies are under investigation in NSCLC and have demonstrated clinical benefit, with trastuzumab deruxtecan re... |
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Nursing Management of Oral Mucositis
STATEMENT OF NEED
Oral mucositis (OM) is the inflammation of oral mucosa resulting from cancer therapy and manifesting as atrophy, swelling, erythema, and ulceration (Oronsky et al, 2018). Patients with OM may experience moderate-to-severe pain, difficulty speaking, difficulty eating and drinking, and ulcerations characterized by submucosal hemorrhaging and infection (Bolton, 2021). Due to these crippling effects, OM is considered one of the most debilitating toxicities of cancer therapy (W... |
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EBP/PBE: What Do I Do When There is No Evidence - Dr. Rik Lemoncello
This course provides learners with an understanding of the purpose, procedures, and limitations of evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical decision-making applied to speech-language pathology. Participants will learn about the important role of practice-based evidence (PBE) and how it complements EBP to support management decisions for individual clients. Practical strategies and resources will be presented so that learners can implement course ideas immediately into practice. |
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iPods, iPads, & iPhones, Oh My! Cognitive Rehab - Dr. Rik Lemoncello
This course is for those professionals working in adult acute and sub-acute rehabilitation settings. (The apps can also apply to those working with preteen/teens in any setting) The course will review accessibility options on an iDevice to support adults with cognitive challenges, describe methods to provide reminders or prompts to adults with memory challenges and describe methods to support attention or executive functioning for adults with cognitive challenges. |
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Managing Speech and Swallowing with Trach/Ventilator Dependence - Rik Lemoncello, PhD, CCC-SLP
This workshop will provide SLPs with important information to understand, assess, and manage speech and swallowing challenges with adult patients who have tracheostomy tubes and/or use ventilators for respiratory support. Dr. Lemoncello will present in a dynamic format with hands-on demonstrations with tracheostomy tubes, ventilator circuits, and speaking valve placement. An adult living with a tracheostomy tube who uses a speaking valve and nighttime ventilator will also share her experiences... |
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Therapy Tidbits – May/June 2017
COURSE ABSTRACT
Therapy Tidbits – May/June 2017 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the May/June 2017 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep mental health professionals informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
Advocates in Field of Aging Hear Strong Call to Action - Highlights focus points of the ASA conference in March: critical social and politic... |
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Back to Basics: Typical Swallowing Physiology in Adults - Rik Lemoncello, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course will present current best information to help clinicians learn about typical aspects of oropharyngeal and esophageal swallowing in adults and older adults. This course is ideal for clinicians who need a refresher on typical adult swallowing, and is appropriate for SLP, OT, dietary, nursing, and other medical clinicians involved with interprofessional management of dysphagia. Information covered will include review of sensory and motor control of swallowing, timing and neurological ... |
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Clinical Swallowing Evaluation for Adults - Dr. Rik Lemoncello
This course will present current best information to help clinicians learn about conducting and interpreting a clinical swallowing evaluation for adults in typical medical settings. This course will not discuss specific diagnoses or complex conditions such as tracheostomy/ventilator dependence. This course is ideal for clinicians who need a refresher on the purpose, procedures, observable signs/symptoms, and nature of recommendations that result from a clinical swallowing evaluation for adult ... |
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Mindfulness: The Healing Power of Compassionate Presence
Mindfulness: The Healing Power of Compassionate Presence is a 6-hour online continuing education (CE) course that will give you the mindfulness skills necessary to work directly, effectively, and courageously with your own and your clients' struggles.
Compassion towards others starts with compassion towards self. Practicing mindfulness cultivates our ability to pay intentional attention to our experience from moment to moment. Mindfulness teaches us to become patiently and spaciously aware ... |