Welcome to
What to Expect:
Transition from Treatment to Survivorship
December 2, 2020
Program: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual/Online program through Zoom
Speakers
Monica Gramatges, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology
Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine
Alicia Howell, RN, MSN, FNP-C, CPHON
Cancer Survivor Program
Texas Children’s Hospital
With extensive knowledge, insight and passion for the care of pediatric patients,
these presenters will provide you with tools to help you maximize your child's health.
Program
Dr. Monica Gramatges, a paediatric oncologist, will share a
general overview of what to expect as you transition from treatment to
survivorship, including monitoring for relapse as well as for potential
late effects and the need for primary care in addition to oncology-specific care.
You’ll also hear from Alicia Howell, a family nurse practitioner, review the
common late effects and their timing of onset in survivors of leukemia and lymphoma.
Additionally, Infection risk in survivors, vaccinations, and how to safely
re-integrate in school (includes COVID-19 recommendations).
Erika Pomares, Patient & Community Outreach Manager at 832.463.3613