2nd Current Concepts in Oncology : Advanced Practice Professionals Case Presentation Approach

Knowledge in cancer research and treatment, changes rapidly. Additionally, there is a shortage of medical oncologists and an accumulating number of cancer survivors. For these reasons, Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) have become a vital part of oncology and it is essential that they stay updated with the current diagnosis, treatment plans and therapies.

As the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center in Florida, Moffitt has a responsibility to educate physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists and researches from the Tampa Bay area and beyond. This program is designed to provide education to APPs to ensure the latest research is translated into everyday practice. It will be presented in an inter-active setting, speakers will discuss patient care and management from a medical, surgical and radiation perspective. Topics will include cardio-oncology, GI/colorectal cancer, Leukemia, lymphoma, lung and ovarian cancers. A case will be presented for each disease specific topic.