9th Annual Childhood Cancer Symposium

Saturday, June 18, 2022

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time
 

  

Program Details

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This virtual conference is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, child life specialists and social workers practicing in the field of pediatric and adult oncology or primary care.  It will provide a learning opportunity to the health care community to expand their knowledge about treating their patients and bring to surface the real topics of discussion of today’s modern challenges.

 

Case presentations will include:

  • Precision Medicine
  • Transition of care as patients age
  • Nutrition
  • Mindfulness Practice

The day will end with a provocative patient driven discussion which will include a well-rounded parent panel and faculty interaction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the nutritional challenges pediatric cancer survivors face
  • Explain a variety of strategies to help transition care as children age out of pediatrics
  • Understand the evolution of pediatric cancer treatment and the integration of precision medicine
  • Discuss how the integration of mindfulness practice can help survivors both patients and caregivers
  • Understand the importance of the parents’ perspectives on ways to improve the healthcare system.

 

    OUR SPEAKERS

    Speaker

    Allison Spencer Bechtel, DO
    Department of Pediatrics
    Hematology/Oncology
    Nemours Children's Speciality Care

     

    Speaker

    Pam K. Bolton, APRN, MS, CPHON
    Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
    Golisano Children's Hospital

    Speaker

    Michelle M. Bustamante, Pharm,D., BCPPS
    Clinical Specialist-Pediatric Oncology Research
    Miami Cancer Institute
    Baptist Health South Florida

    Speaker

    Ashwin Mehta, MD
    Medical Director of Integrative Medicine 
    Medical Director of Physician Wellness
    Memorial Healthcare System
     

     

     

    VIRTUAL/ONLINE EDUCATION PROGRAM
    Optimal viewing for this program is on a computer or mobile device using the Zoom application.
    Email required to register and participate in the program. If you do not have a valid email address, please call Seth Berkowitz, LCSW, CCLS at (954) 744-5230.

     

     

     

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