Originally presented March 26, 2018 as part of the UNC Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Lecture Series.
Presenter
Thomas C. Shea, MD
Professor
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Programs
UNC School of Medicine
Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Associate Director, Outreach Programs
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Caring for the Patient with Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Multiple Myeloma
Thomas C. Shea, MD will describe what these diseases are and how they manifest in most patients, the sort of general treatments required for each of these diseases, and what the needs are for patients and their caregivers while patients are undergoing treatment. He will also discuss anticipated complications and outcomes resulting from treatment for these diseases and long-term issues faced by patients treated for these diseases.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a general understanding of the diseases described above
- Understand the needs for optimal care of patients with these diseases
- Understand the sorts of resources needed to achieve the best outcomes for patients with these diseases
- Recognize problems requiring special care during the course of caring for people with these disease
Resources
Credits Offered
- General Participation
Requirements
To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:
- Watch a lecture video recording.
- Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Select the certificate of participation.
Estimated course completion time: 1 hour