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Oncology

The Community Pharmacist’s Role in Helping your Patients Undergoing Cancer Care

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians is expected to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. In 2017, 206,200 new cases of cancer were diagnosed and 80,800 deaths occurred. Although an increasing number of Canadians are surviving at least 5 years after their cancer diagnosis, cancer is the leading cause of death of Canadians. Approximately 1 in 4 Canadians is expected to die from cancer.

Community pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in supporting patients undergoing chemotherapy. This program is designed to provide pharmacists with an overview of this role that addresses common issues seen with breast cancer management in the community practice setting.

DURATION

2 hours

PROFESSION

Pharmacy

# OF CREDITS

2

ACCREDITATION

CCCEP

EXPIRY DATE

2021-07-15

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians is expected to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. In 2017, 206,200 new cases of cancer were diagnosed and 80,800 deaths occurred. Although an increasing number of Canadians are surviving at least 5 years after their cancer diagnosis, cancer is the leading cause of death of Canadians. Approximately 1 in 4 Canadians is expected to die from cancer.

Community pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in supporting patients undergoing chemotherapy. This program is designed to provide pharmacists with an overview of this role that addresses common issues seen with breast cancer management in the community practice setting.

Faculty

  • Thomas McFarlane BScPhm, PharmD, RPh
  • Scott Edwards, BSc., BSc., (Pharm), Pharm.D
  • Aaron Sihota BSc, BSc Pharm, RPh

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this continuing education program, the pharmacist will be better able to:

  • Discuss the key components of infection prevention and neutropenia in patients undergoing chemotherapy
  • Review the increasing role of biosimilars in the management of cancer
  • Manage gastrointestinal issues associated with oncology treatment (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation)
  • Examine the management of menopausal symptoms and bone health in women undergoing breast cancer treatment and prevention

Accreditation

This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 2 CEU(s).
Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 2
Duration: 2 hours

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