Safe Use of Dietary Supplements in Cancer Patients

Amanda H. Corbett, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP

Assistant Dean, Professional Curriculum
Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Assistant Professor, Med-Infectious Diseases
Associate Director, Global Engagement
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lecture Description

Amanda Corbett, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, will discuss recommendations regarding the use of supplements in patients with cancer. Safe use of THC and CBD will also be presented.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key components and resources on assessing safe use of dietary supplements in patients.
• Describe some common uses of dietary supplements used by patients.
• Identify legal and product regulations around CBD and THC and how to safely use them.