This program features world-renowned experts who will review the current standard of care for patients with breast cancer, the latest NCCN Guidelines recommendations, and recent clinical research updates.

Pharmacists should be aware of the new data and recommendations surrounding this novel agent and how they relate to improvements in patient survival and quality of life. It is also important to be aware of the potential for unique and potentially severe adverse events that can occur with these therapies.

Pharmacists should be aware of the treatment recommendations for this rare disease type so they can support patients as well as the health care team in making informed treatment decisions. It is also important to be aware of the potential adverse events that can occur with these therapies since pharmacists frequently provide patient education and monitoring related to this in order to avoid severe complications and maximize treatment outcomes.

It is important to provide education and an action plan to outline how exercise may not only reduce side effects from chemotherapy but also help chemotherapy work better and improve survival. As new data emerges, more specific exercise “doses” can be prescribed.

It is important for health care professionals caring for pediatric patients with cancer to identify challenges in chemotherapy dosing for infants and smaller children, rationales for current dosing recommendations commonly utilized in clinical trials, and the potential impact of BSA-based dose banding in this specific subset of the pediatric patient population.

Relugolix has a unique place in therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. As a first-in-class oral LHRH antagonist, relugolix provides many benefits for patients. However, it is critical to understand how to manage the potential toxicities, drug interactions and adherence issues when initiating and maintaining this new oral agent.