St. Luke's Cancer Institute Idaho State University College of Pharmacy Boise, Idaho
“The Burden of Cure” presentation will focus on discussions related to how patients view living with some of the complications that cancer therapies can bring and the possibility of a new normal after being cured of their cancer. While we do have the tools and treatments to cure many types of cancer, we must ask ourselves “at what cost.” If we can cure their cancer or prolong their life significantly, will they have good quality of life? This presentation will also look at key monitoring recommendations for long-term organ toxicity and secondary cancers. It will also discuss treatments for various cancer therapy related long-term complications including, but not limited to bone health, cardiovascular health, graft-versus-host disease and fertility issues. Lastly, it will discuss how oncology providers can play a role in ensuring optimal care for these patients even after our primary objective, treating their cancer, has been accomplished.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the psychological impact of surviving cancer and how patients view complications after curative therapy
Outline key monitoring and treatments for long-term complications associated with cancer treatments
Explain the role of oncology providers in survivorship care for oncology patients