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This activity is designed for nurses and nurse practitioners who have an interest in enhancing their clinical skills in treating cancer patients who may be at risk for breakthrough pain (BTP). BTP is very common in cancer patients, with a prevalence of 70%-90%. A number of barriers hinder diagnosis and management, including lack of knowledge about pain and appropriate treatment. In this program, the pathophysiology and characteristics of BTP will be reviewed as well as ways to assess and…See More

A live, complimentary program for the breast cancer care team! Join us for this educational event and earn up to 3.0 credit hours of continuing education. The meeting includes breakfast and lunch. The faculty team, comprised of national thought leaders, will address the latest clinical data emerging from recent meetings in the area of breast cancer, including appropriate test practices to determine HER2 and hormone receptor status, current treatment guidelines for locally recurrent metastatic…See More

A Complimentary CNE Activity! Nurses Can Earn 1.0 Contact Hour of CNE!This activity will address the patient-related and disease-related factors that increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients. Emphasis is placed on identifying cancer patients who should receive VTE prophylaxis. Clinicians will hear about the benefits of pharmacologic prophylaxis along with the understanding that it is appropriate in most cases. Correct regimens and tailoring expert guidelines will be…See More

A live complimentary program for the breast cancer care team! Register now to interact with national breast cancer thought leaders Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD; Clifford Hudis, MD; and Steve Chui, MD.This activity is designed for physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners who have an interest in enhancing their clinical skills in the management of metastatic breastcancer. Join us for this educational event and earn up to 3.0 credit hours of continuing education. The…See More