Starting on:
Nov 4, 2020
Ending on:
Sep 26, 2020
Moderator(s):
Venue:
VIRTUAL-ICI
Max Credits:
5 Points
Provider:
International Cancer Institute
Claim Points
Nov 4, 2020
Ending on:
Sep 26, 2020
Moderator(s):
VIRTUAL-ICI
Max Credits:
5 Points
Provider:
International Cancer Institute
Claim Points
INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE CHEMOTHERAPY AND ANTICANCER AGENTS ADMINISTRATION AND COMPETENCY COURSE
Starting on:
Nov 4, 2020 4:00 PM
Nov 4, 2020 4:00 PM
Ending on:
Sep 26, 2020 5:30 PM
Sep 26, 2020 5:30 PM
Venue:
VIRTUAL-ICI
VIRTUAL-ICI
Description
Multidisciplinary team, standards of care, optimal therapies, and novel agents in the care of cancer patients in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Define cancer, characteristics of benign v/s malignant cells, cell cycle, cancer genetics and principles of carcinogenesis
2. Review the epidemiology of cancer, rationale for cancer screening and cancer prevention strategies.
3. Understand cancer diagnostic modalities, staging, goals of therapy and the role of multidisciplinary approach to the cancer patient.
4. Classify chemotherapy agents, give indications, contraindications, and specific adverse effects of each.
5. Familiarize with Immuno-oncology, Biologic and targeted cancer therapies
6. Know the various routes of anticancer drugs administration and the special considerations for use of each.
7. Learn the immediate complications of anticancer therapy, how to monitor them and their management.- including irritants, vesicants, hypersensitivity reactions etc
8. Review the systemic effects of anticancer therapy, their monitoring and management.
9. Learn the pathophysiology, grading, prevention and management of cancer-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
10. Understand the presentation and management of oncologic emergencies.
11. To learn about the role of pharmacovigilance in cancer care: counselling and education to patients and their families.
12. To discuss the legal and ethical issues related to cancer treatment
13. To demonstrate clinical acumen and practical skills in anticancer therapy administration processes.
Presenters
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Dr.
Chizi Kiti
Oncology General Practitioner
ICI -
Prof.
Chite Asirwa
Consultant Physician, Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Executive Director: ICI
ICI -
Dr.
Kibet Keitany
Anatomic Pathologist
Moi University -
Dr.
Nicholas Kisilu
Oncology General Practitioner
ICI -
Dr.
Irene Weru
Oncology Pharmacist
KNH -
Dr.
David Wata
Oncology Pharmacist
KNH -
Dr.
Collins Saina
Oncology Pharmacist
ICI -
Mrs
Pamela Were
Oncology Nurse
ICI