Oncology Series | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

Oncology Series: Family Caregiving and Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care

The presentation objectives are: 1) To discuss the roles and challenges of caregivers and present strategies for their support; and 2) To describe financial toxicity statistics and definitions, its impact on patients and caregivers, and potential interventions to alleviate it.

Oncology Series: Managing Cytokine Storm & Neurotoxicity in Immunotherapy

This 90-minute lecture will provide an overview of severe Immunotherapy complications, to include cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). The lecture will also identify agents associated with a high risk of CRS and ICANS, as well as outline early and late recognition of signs and symptoms. In addition, the virtual course will discuss symptom management to enhance clinical practice and optimize patient care and health outcomes.

Oncology Series: Radiation Oncology Procedures and Insights into the Patient Experience 

This course will be a virtual lecture sharing the vital role that radiation therapy plays in an oncology patient’s journey.

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26.

Coordinator

Sandy Phan, D.N.P., R.N., N.P.D.A.-B.C., E.B.P.-C.
Professional Development Specialist