Originally presented March 17, 2021, as part of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Oncology Lecture Series.

Presenters

Natalie Grover, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology
Clinical Director, Cellular Therapy Program
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Courtney W. Berry, BS, MA, BSN, RN, OCN
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Malignant Hematology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC Hospitals
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Caring for the Patient with Hematologic Cancers:
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma

We will provide an introduction to blood cancers including risk factors, epidemiology, presenting symptoms, general treatment, and caregiver and survivorship issues. We will also discuss the multidisciplinary approach to taking care of patients with hematologic malignancies.

Learning Outcomes

• Define leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma and describe the differences between the diseases
• Discuss signs and symptoms and general treatments for hematologic cancers
• Describe the multidisciplinary approach to caring for patients with hematologic cancers
• Recognize survivorship issues for patients with hematologic cancers

Resources

• NCCC Note Taking Guide

Credits Offered

• General Participation

Requirements

To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:

1. Watch a lecture video recording.
2. Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
3. Complete the course evaluation.
4. Select the certificate of participation.

Estimated course completion time: 1 hour