Pancreatic SBRT: Challenges faced by Therapists and Nursing
Pancreatic SBRT: Challenges faced by Therapists and Nursing
This lecture will focus on many challenges the therapists and nursing team face when treating pancreatic cancer patients with SBRT including set-up, immobilization, diet, pain control and fiducial migration. It will discuss ways to overcome such challenges to allow for a successful SBRT treatment of this complex patient population.
Target Audience
Nurses caring for patients with pancreatic cancer patients recieving SBRT
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the role of SBRT in pancreatic cancer
2. Discuss obstacles that can occur when treating a pancreatic cancer patient
3. Describe techniques that will help patients undergo successful SBRT treatment
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Continuing Education Program
Pancreatic Cancer SBRT: Challenges Faced by Therapists and Nurses
Emily R. Foust RTT
and
Susannah G. Ellsworth, M.D.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Remote via Microsoft Teams
Attendance will be for UPMC staff only
Remote web attendance via Team Meeting
Programs coordinated by:
Becky McClelland ([email protected]) and
Deborah Malush ([email protected])
Category A credit for ASRT, MDCB and ANCC also available
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hour.
Emily R. Foust RTT
and
Susannah G. Ellsworth, M.D.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hour.