Overview
Rural areas experience elevated rates of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and cancer-related deaths compared to their urban counterparts. Ongoing challenges in these communities such as fewer oncologists, limited access to lung cancer care, and low clinical trial participation all perpetuate these disparities. Thus, increased education among oncology nurses who have been shown to play an essential role in serving these populations is critical. This online, on-demand CE activity will review key updates on current and emerging therapies for advanced NSCLC, including the role of biomarkers and molecular testing; best practices for identifying and managing potential treatment-related adverse events; and recommendations for laboratory monitoring. Potential strategies to address barriers to lung cancer care in rural and underserved communities will also be discussed.
This enduring activity is a recorded session from Oncology Nursing Conference that took place on December 7, 2024.
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Goals and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Describe current and emerging therapies for patients with advanced NSCLC
- Apply best practices for identifying, monitoring, and managing adverse events associated with therapies for NSCLC
- Integrate effective communication strategies and patient education to optimize outcomes in patients with advanced NSCLC
Faculty
Marianne J. Davies, DNP, ACNP, AOCNP, FAAN
Program Manager, Care Signature Oncology Service Line
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center
Associate Professor
Yale University School of Nursing
New Haven, CT
Lance F. Ortega, MBA, BSN, RN, OCN
Executive Director, Clinical Operations
Texas Oncology
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Course Details
FREECME2025-03-14-2
Accreditations
This course is being provided by a Relias LLC strategic partner. Consumption of this course will take place on the partners site and courses provided in this manner are not accredited by Relias LLC.
In support of improving patient care, Talem Health 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.