11. Prevention & Management of Cytopenias During Cancer Therapy

Only available as part of a package

Outline:

  • Hematopoiesis
  • Anemia
  • Neutropenia
  • Cancer-Related Infections
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Immunization recommendations

After completing this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Develop a diagnostic approach to manage cancer treatment-related cytopenias.

Kristi Mele (Moderator) (Moderator)

Kristi Mele, APRN, AOCNP

Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute Hillcrest Hospital

Kristi Mele is a masters-prepared certified adult nurse practitioner. She is currently practicing as an advanced practice provider (APP) at Cleveland Clinic and works in outpatient hematology/oncology. She has been instrumental in running an anemia consultation clinic to help facilitate the timely diagnosis and treatment. Kristi has over 25 years of experience in oncology care.  

Ms. Mele has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Laura J. Zitella

Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN®

University of California San Francisco

Ms. Zitella is a nurse practitioner in the Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program at UCSF Health and associate clinical professor in the Department of Physiological Nursing at the University of California San Francisco. She earned her Master of Science from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Laura holds certifications as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse. With more than 25 years of experience in oncology practice, Ms. Zitella is recognized as a national nurse practitioner leader. Her clinical expertise includes patients with hematologic malignancies receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, investigational agents, hematopoietic cell transplantation, cellular therapy, and supportive care. She is a prominent educator who has delivered hundreds of educational presentations to national and international audiences and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, web courses, videos, and book chapters.

Ms. Zitella has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Hematopoiesis & Anemia (38 min.)
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Hematopoiesis & Anemia - Knowledge Check
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Neutropenia & Cancer-Related Infections (20 min.)
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Neutropenia & Cancer-Related Infections - Knowledge Check
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Thrombocytopenia & Transfusion Support (8 min.)
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Thrombocytopenia & Transfusion Support - Knowledge Check
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Clinical Pearls & Case Study (5 min.)
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Prevention & Management of Cytopenias During Cancer Therapy - Post Test
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