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December 15, 2021

Cardiotoxicity of Cancer Therapies:
A Review for the Oncology Provider

Brian Colwell Jensen, MD

Brian Colwell Jensen, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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November 17, 2021

Promoting Effective Communication
and Advance Care Planning
for Patients with Cancer

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Gary Winzelberg, MD, MPH

Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Associate Director, UNC Palliative Care Program
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

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October 20, 2021

Common Infectious Disease Conundrums in Cancer

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Tessa M. Andermann, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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September 15, 2021

Introduction to Abdominal CT

 

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Lauren M.B. Burke, MD

Associate Professor, Radiology
Division Chief, Abdominal Imaging
Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Director
Department of Radiology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Katrina A. McGinty, MD

Associate Professor, Radiology
Director, Radiology Core Services
Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Faculty Lead, UNC Radiology Malawi Global Health Initiative
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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August 18, 2021

Gut Microbiome, Diet,
and Cancer Immunotherapy

 

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Jennifer Spring, RD, CSO, LDN

Oncology Dietitian
Outpatient Oncology Nutrition Program
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 


July 21, 2021

Oral Complications Associated with Cancer Therapy:
Identification and Practical Approaches.

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Ali Shazib, DMD

Clinical Assistant Professor
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC Adams School of Dentistry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Lecture Description

The presentation will highlight the field of oral medicine and its integration into the oncology landscape (oral oncology), identify oral complications associated with cancer therapies, practical approaches towards managing oral complications, and discuss the role of multi-disciplinary care through going through cases. The presentation will include challenges associated with oral care for patients undergoing cancer therapy and its role in survivorship and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

  • Familiarize the learner with short and long-term complications associated with cancer therapies such as salivary gland dysfunction, infections, oral mucositis, jaw osteonecrosis, graft-versus-host disease, second cancers.
  • Practical approaches to management of oral complications
  • Role of multi-disciplinary care

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June 16, 2021

Fertility Preservation in Cancer Care

 

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Mary Peavey, MD, MSc

Assistant Professor
UNC Fertility Preservation Program
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Lecture Description

Mary Peavey, MD, MSc, will provide an overview of the fertility preservation options available to male and female patients receiving treatment at UNC hospitals. She will also outline the steps to take when a patient expresses interest in exploring fertility preservation.

Learning Objectives

      • Describe the effects of cancer treatments on male and female fertility
      • Discuss the options for fertility presentation in this subset of patients
      • Recognize the next steps in referral for fertility preservation for those interested in pursuing fertility treatment

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May 19, 2021

APPs Role in Cancer Survivorship Care

 

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Deborah K. Mayer, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN

Frances Hill Fox Distinguished Professor
UNC School of Nursing
Director, Cancer Survivorship
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Lecture Description

This lecture will provide information to identify current and future cancer survivorship trends, use a framework to analyze survivors’ risks for long-term late effects and identify unmet needs, describe the APPs role in delivering follow-up/survivorship care and list survivorship resources.

Learning Objectives

          • Identify current and future cancer survivorship trends
          • Analyze survivors’ long-term and late effects and unmet needs
          • Describe the APP role in delivering follow-up care
          • List resources for survivorship care

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The Advanced Practice Provider lecture series created and coordinated by Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, in partnership with the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network.