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ForwardCaring for the Cancer Patient 2025 - Livestream (virtual)
Course Directors - Samir H. Patel, M.D., Mark K. Edwin, M.D. and Carol P. Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC
November 6 - 8, 2025 - Internet Live Activity - Phoenix, Arizona
Broadcast in Mountain Time
A course focusing on the optimal care strategies for cancer patients as they journey through cancer directed therapies and then subsequently live with the ramifications of those treatments. An engaging, multidisciplinary team explores how to address the myriad of questions many healthcare professionals face on how to best manage their cancer patients’ side effects and survivorship.
Target Audience
Allied Health Professional, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Resident Fellow, and Social Worker.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify all care opportunities that exist to support cancer patients during their journey in the acute and long-term setting.
- Discuss state-of-the-art guidelines in providing supportive care for cancer.
- Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of supportive care for cancer.
- Review appropriate pain management guidelines for cancer patients.
- Summarize psychosocial and spiritual issues for cancer patients.
- Identify issues impacting nutrition for cancer patients.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Caring for the Cancer Patient | |
Integrated Education and Research Building | |
November 6-8, 2025 | |
Mountain Standard Time | |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | |
7:30 AM | Livestream Opens |
7:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
7:50 AM | Pre-test |
8:00 AM | Humor Therapy |
8:30 AM | The Impact of Cancer on Women's Sexual Health |
9:00 AM | Psychosocial Health Roundtable |
10:00 AM | Break |
10:15 AM | Cancer Pain Management in Special Populations |
10:45 AM | Bias in Pain Management |
11:15 AM | Opioids/Addiction Roundtable |
12:15 PM | Break for Lunch |
1:15 PM | Oral Care - Mucositis/Xerostomia Roundtable |
2:15 PM | Dental Care for the Cancer Patient Sarah Lee, DDS |
2:45 PM | Cannabis |
3:15 PM | Post-Test/Adjourn |
3:25 PM | Adjourn |
Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
7:30 AM | Livestream Opens |
7:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
7:50 AM | Pre-test |
8:00 AM | Cancer Rehab Roundtable |
8:30 AM | CIPN |
9:00 AM | Communication |
10:00 AM | Break |
10:15 AM | Nutrition & Cachexia Roundtable |
10:45 AM | Integrative Medicine |
11:15 AM | AI and Supportive Care |
11:45 AM | Break for Lunch |
12:45 PM | Practical Approach for Geriatric Oncology Care |
1:15 PM | Buprenorphine use |
1:45 PM | Approach to Medication Management Depression |
2:15 PM | Management of Insomnia |
2:45 PM | Complications from Immunotherapy |
3:15 PM | Post-Test |
3:25 PM | Adjourn |
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
7:30 AM | Livestream Opens |
7:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
7:50 AM | Pre-test |
8:00 AM | Meaningful Connections |
8:30 AM | Patient Reflections Cancer Journey |
9:00 AM | Psychological Resilience in Cancer |
10:00 AM | Break |
10:30 AM | Caregiver Support |
11:00 AM | Considerations in Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults |
11:30 AM | H&N Cancer Survivorship |
12:00 PM | Post-test |
Broadcast in Mountain Time
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 17.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course will receive 17.25 general continuing education credits.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 17.25 AOA Category 2-A credits.
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 6.50 |
| Friday | 6.50 |
| Saturday | 4.25 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 16.50 ANCC
- 16.50 AOA Category 2-A
- 16.50 ASWB
- 16.50 Attendance
- 16.50 IPCE
Price
Broadcast in Mountain Time
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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