ACPE #263-000-08-927LO1-6 hrs. (All Day)
Friday, September 12
Metastatic cancer presents one of the most critical challenges in clinical oncology today. In order to discuss the key issues, the groundwork is laid with an explanation of the most current understanding of underlying pathophysiology of metastatic disease. Key issues to be addressed include examination of novel targeted and combination therapeutic approaches to metastases as well as strategies for communicating with patients and families. Pain management, a vital component of both acute and palliative care, will be presented here as it applies to neuropathic pain, a major symptom management problem for many patients with both limited and metastatic disease. The afternoon is a shared session with Preconference B, Palliative Care and Pain Management.
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| 7:30 a.m. |
Registration • Check-In • Exhibits |
| 8:30 |
Advancing Our Understanding of Pathophysiology of Metastatic Disease: Implications for Treatment and Symptom Management
Debra Wujcik, PhD, RN, AOCN |
| 9:15 |
Targeted Therapies for the Patient with Metastatic Disease
Carol S. Viele, MS, RN
( = .75 hr.) |
| 10:00 |
Refreshment Break • Exhibits |
| 10:30 |
Combination Therapies: Advances in Radiation Oncology for Patients with Metastases
Arno J. Mundt, MD |
| 11:30 |
Questions and Discussion
Faculty Panel |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
| 1:00 |
Breaking the Bad News: Communicating with Patients and Families
Stuart Farber, MD |
| 1:45 |
Pain Management for Metastatic Cancer: Neuropathic Pain
Judith A. Paice, PhD, RN, FAAN
( = 1 hr.) |
| 2:45 |
Refreshment Break • Exhibits |
| 3:00 |
Ethical Issues: Who Decides When to Stop Treatment?
Stuart Farber, MD |
| 3:45 |
Questions and Discussion
Faculty Panel |
| 4:15 |
Adjourn |
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ACPE #263-000-08-928LO4-6 hrs. (All Day)
Friday, September 12
Palliative care represents a paradigm shift in how we treat serious illness, driving the need for a multidisciplinary approach to symptom management for cancer patients. The goal is to ensure the highest quality of life possible for patients and families addressing key issues of pain management and depression. Ethical considerations and communication techniques surrounding end of life decisionmaking continue to challenge the medical team. The purpose of this day long seminar is to examine these issues and treatment approaches useful for the management of the seriously ill cancer patient. The afternoon session is a joint offering for both Preconference A and B.
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| 7:30 a.m. |
Registration • Check-In • Exhibits |
| 8:30 |
Pain Through the Prism of Maslow’s Hierarchy: A Case-Based Presentation
Jay Thomas, MD, PhD
( = .5 hr.) |
| 9:30 |
Psychiatric Issues in Palliative Care: Depression
Scott Irwin, MD, PhD
( = .5 hr.) |
| 10:30 |
Refreshment Break • Exhibits |
| 11:00 |
Practical Use of Opioids and Common Side Effect Management
Jay Thomas, MD, PhD
( = .75 hr.) |
| 11:45 |
Questions and Discussion
Faculty Panel
(= .25 hr.) |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
| 1:00 |
Breaking the Bad News: Communicating with Patients and Families
Stuart Farber, MD |
| 1:45 |
Pain Management for Metastatic Cancer: Neuropathic Pain
Judith A. Paice, PhD, RN, FAAN
( = 1 hr.) |
| 2:45 |
Refreshment Break • Exhibits |
| 3:00 |
Ethical Issues: Who Decides When to Stop Treatment?
Stuart Farber, MD |
| 3:45 |
Questions and Discussion
Faculty Panel |
| 4:15 |
Adjourn |
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