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Hindsight is 2020: COVID-19 and Cancer Care
Rush University Medical Center Expert Virtual Roundtable Updates Discussion
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As the global COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, advances in preventive measures and treatment approaches are now benefiting patients dealing with cancer. In turn, clinicians, cancer patients, and clinical practice have evolved to continue life-saving treatment.
Mia Levy, MD, PhD, System Vice President for Cancer Services at Rush System for Health, leads a discussion with Rush University Medical Center oncology, infectious disease, and critical care experts to hear real-world experiences and how they have adapted to caring for patients in the ever-changing environment.
Topics to benefit your care of cancer patients include:
• Updates on the management of immunocompromised patients
• Therapies to minimize disease severity and improve outcomes in hospitalized patients
• The application of antibody therapies
• Vaccine development updates
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify COVID-19 risk mitigation strategies at cancer care facilities
- Discuss advances in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection as they relate to cancer care
- Assess guideline-recommended strategies to optimize and individualize treatment protocols for cancer patients infected with COVID-19
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The Sheba Foundation Director of the Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center
System Vice President for Cancer Services
Rush System for Health
Chicago, IL
Medical Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Rush University Medical Center
Disclosure Statement (potential conflict to disclose):
Philip Bonomi, MD, MS (Faculty) discloses that he has Consulting Agreements with AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer Inc., and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals.
The remaining course director(s), planner(s), faculty, and reviewer(s) of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Mia Levy, MD, PhD (Moderator)
Michael Lin, MD, MPH (Faculty)
Mark Yoder, MD, MS (Faculty)
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This activity will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. To receive credit, participants are required to view the online activity, use the certificate code to log into www.achlcme.org, and complete the posttest and evaluation. To receive credit, 66% must be achieved on the posttest. A certificate will be immediately available. There is no fee to participate in the activity or for the generation of the certificate.
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